Robert Shaw (Actor) Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Biography
Robert Shaw Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 73 kg |
Date of Birth | August 9, 1927 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Date of Death | August 28, 1978 |
Robert Shaw was an English actor, stage artist, novelist, playwright, and screenwriter who started his acting career in theatre and appeared in the productions of Macbeth, Henry VIII, Cymbeline, and many other Shakespearean plays. Moreover, he was cast in various films including Custer of the West, The Birthday Party, The Royal Hunt of the Sun, Battle of Britain, Figures in a Landscape, Libel, From Russia with Love, Young Winston, A Reflection of Fear, The Luck of Ginger Coffey, Tomorrow at Ten, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, The Valiant, The Hireling, Double Cross, Battle of the Bulge, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, Carol for Another Christmas, The Dam Busters, The Cracksman, The Man in the Glass Booth, The Lavender Hill Mob, Jaws, End of the Game, Robin and Marian, Force 10 from Navarone, A Man for All Seasons, The Caretaker, A Hill in Korea, and Sea Fury.
Born Name
Robert Archibald Shaw
Nick Name
Robert

Age
He was born on August 9, 1927.
Died
On August 28, 1978, Robert Shaw died at 51 in Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland, due to a heart attack. At that time, he was driving to his home in Tourmakeady from Castlebar, County Mayo. All of a sudden, he felt ill and stopped the car to step out of it. On the roadside, he took his last breath.
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Residence
He resided at Drimbawn House in Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland for the last 7 years of his life.
Nationality
Education
Robert Shaw studied at Truro School located in the city of Truro, Cornwall. He later joined the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London and graduated in 1948.
Occupation
Actor, Stage Artist, Novelist, Playwright, Screenwriter
Family
- Father – Thomas Archibald Shaw (Doctor)
- Mother – Doreen Nora (née Avery) (Nurse)
- Siblings – Elisabeth (Sister), Joanna (Sister), Wendy (Sister), Alexander (Brother)
- Others – Ferdia Shaw (Grandson) (Actor), Rob Kolar (Grandson) (Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Actor)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Robert Shaw had dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Robert Shaw was of Scottish descent on his father’s side.

Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Deep, gruff voice and demeanor
Robert Shaw Facts
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