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Actor Born: August 9, 1927 in West Houghton, England, UK Death: August 27, 1978 in Ireland Biography:Raised in Scotland and then Cornwall, Robert Shaw was drawn to acting and writing from his youth. Shaw trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In 1949 he debuted onstage at the Shakespeare Memorial Theater at Stratford-on-Avon. From 1951 he appeared in British and (later) American films as a character actor, frequently playing heavies. He became better known internationally after appearing in the James Bond movie "From Russia with Love" (1963), and he received a "Best Supporting Actor" Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Henry VIII in "A Man for All Seasons". (1966). In the mid '70s he suddenly became a highly paid star after his appearances in several blockbuster movies, including "The Sting" (1973), "Jaws" (1975), and "The Deep" (1977). He wrote a play and several novels, including The Man in the Glass Booth (1967), which he adapted into a play; it was successful in both London and New York,... Full Biography
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