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Acting
Maxwell Shaw
Maxwell Shaw is best known for The Persuaders!, The Saint, UFO and The Sweeney. Maxwell Shaw was born on February 21, 1929. Maxwell Shaw died on August 21, 1985 at the age of 56.
- Born
- February 21, 1929
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
- Died
- August 21, 1985 (56 years old)
Biography
Maxwell Shaw (21 February 1929 – 21 August 1985 in London, England) was an actor, known for The Barber of Stamford Hill (1962), Once More, with Feeling! (1960) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). He is best remembered for his television work, but he also appeared in many feature films of the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. He appeared as Mark 'Frisky' Lee in Gideon's Way (episode "Big Fish, Little Fish") (1964).
His Broadway credits include The Hostage.[8][9] He had a small role in Ben-Hur (1959).
He was married to casting director Rose Tobias Shaw.
His Broadway credits include The Hostage.[8][9] He had a small role in Ben-Hur (1959).
He was married to casting director Rose Tobias Shaw.
Known for
Filmography
- 1979Thomas & SarahMonsieur Defarge
- 1975The SweeneyColin Raleigh
- 1974Father BrownAshley
- 1973Men of AffairsColonel Selim
- 1972The ProtectorsBaruna
- 1971The Persuaders!Vine
- 1970UFODr. Shroeder
- 1968Nicholas NicklebyMr. Mantalini
- 1967Man in a SuitcaseGiulio
- 1965Gideon's WayMark 'Frisky' Lee
- 1964Story ParadeJoseph
- 1963EspionageAlbert
- 1962The SaintSpencer Vallance
- 1962Man of the WorldKlos
- 1962SuspenseStefan
- 1960Sunday-Night PlayThe Guard
- 1960Danger ManGhazi
- 1956The BuccaneersSharp
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Maxwell Shaw been in?
Maxwell Shaw is best known for The Persuaders!, The Saint, UFO and The Sweeney.
When was Maxwell Shaw born?
Maxwell Shaw was born on February 21, 1929. (London, England, UK)
How old is Maxwell Shaw?
Maxwell Shaw died on August 21, 1985 at the age of 56.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·