Joseph Shaw was an American actor who is best known for The Brood, Stage by Stage, and Festival. Shaw was born on January 6, 1920, in Lancashire, England, and he passed away on January 9, 2008, in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
Personal and Family Life
Joseph Shaw was married to Mary Savidge before her death in 1982. The couple had one child together. He moved to Canada in 1954, where he continued his acting career and contributed to the theatrical community.
Career
Shaw was an actor involved with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, showcasing his talent in various Shakespearean roles even as a student. He studied drama at the Central School of Drama in London and performed with numerous theatre companies across Great Britain prior to his move to Canada.
Death and Legacy
Joseph Shaw died on January 9, 2008, from emphysema in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. His contributions to theatre and television left a lasting mark, particularly in the realm of Shakespearean performance.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Defender | 1995 | Arthur |
| Dieppe | 1993 | TV Movie |
| Pound | 1993 | |
| The Ray Bradbury Theater | 1990 | Mr. Shaw |
| The Campbells | 1990 | University president |
| The Comedy of Errors | 1989 | Dr. Pinch |
| Chasing Rainbows | 1988 | Farley |
| The Twilight Zone | 1988 | Kincaid |
| Street Legal | 1987 | Dr. Jacobs |
| Seeing Things | 1984 | Clement |
| The Phoenix Team | 1980 | |
| War Brides | 1980 | Mr. Dawson |
| The Great Detective | 1980 | James Byron |
| The Brood | 1979 | Coroner |
| King of Kensington | 1975 | Judge |