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Martin Shaw

Birth Place: Birmingham, ENGLAND

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Shaw took key roles in the first revival of Look Back in Anger (Royal Court/Criterion, 1968); in the National Theatre's Saturday, Sunday, Monday opposite Laurence Olivier (1973); and in A Streetcar Named Desire presented by the Piccadilly Theatre in 1974. He later acknowledged the role of Stanley Kowalski in 'Streetcar' as a point of breakthrough in his career.

In 1985, Shaw played Elvis Presley in Alan Bleasdale's Are You Lonesome Tonight?. It told the story of Presley's last few hours. After a long run in London, the production visited Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide in Australia.

Shaw's portrayal of Lord Goring in An Ideal Husband on Broadway earned him a Tony Award nomination and a Drama Desk award.

After filming finished on the TV series Judge John Deed, Shaw took the role of Thomas More in Robert Bolt's play A Man for All Seasons. Shaw's daughter, Sophie, played opposite him as More's daughter, Margaret. The production toured Britain's cities before a run in London at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

In 2013, in a new production of the classic play Twelve Angry Men at the Garrick Theatre London, Shaw played the part of the dissenting juror (identified as juror number 8).

In 2016 Shaw toured and returned to the West End again with a production of Hobson's Choice at the Vaudeville. After completing filming the final episode of George Gently, Shaw again toured in 2017 with the U.K. premier of Gore Vidal's 1960 political piece: The Best Man. Shaw played the part of William Russell, former US Secretary of State.

Martin Shaw STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2021
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III

[West End]
West End Limited Engagement, 2018
Performer

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2016
Henry Horatio Hobson

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2013
Juror 8

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Lord Goring

[West End]
Original London Production, 1985
Performer

[West End]
London Production, 1980
Vernon Gersch [Replacement]

Vernon Gersch [Replacement]


Martin Shaw Movies

Macbeth
[ 1971 ] Banquo
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
[ 1973 ] Rachid
Operation Daybreak
[ 1975 ] Karel Curda
Facelift
[ 1984 ] Zax
The Most Dangerous Man in the World
[ 1988 ] Suleyman
Ladder of Swords
[ 1989 ] Don DeMarco aka Eugene Sullivan
6 Days
[ 2017 ] Dellow
Off the Rails
[ 2021 ] Federico

Martin Shaw TV Shows

Always and Everyone
Robert Kingsford
City '68
Andy Blake, George Lease
Coronation Street
Robert Croft
Inspector George Gently
DCI George Gently
Judge John Deed
Judge John Deed
The Chief
Chief Constable Alan Cade
The Professionals
Doyle

Martin Shaw Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Martin Shaw , An Ideal Husband

Martin Shaw Videos

Martin Shaw News


David Morse and His Wife Susan Wheeler Will Perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in Valentine's Day Benefit For Quintessence Theatre


This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.

Details Revealed For Upcoming Tours of BLOOD BROTHERS, CALENDAR GIRLS, and More in 2024


Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced their upcoming Spring 2024 touring productions, which include Blood Brothers, Calendar Girls the Musical, Twelve Angry men, and Sleuth. Casting and tour dates have been revealed for all four touring productions. Learn more about the full lineup below!

Martin Shaw Urges Theatres to Block Phone Signals to Tackle Disruption


Veteran actor Martin Shaw has said that theatres should tackle phone use that “spreads like a virus” through the audience.

ALONE TOGETHER The Topical New Play By Simon Williams, Confirms Extension


Bill Kenwright, together with his Theatre Royal Windsor, has announced that Judge John Deed stars Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove continue in an extended run of the world premiere of the funny and sad play ALONE TOGETHER - a new, witty, tender and thought-provoking play by Windsor-born actor/writer Simon Williams.

Photos: First Look at Martin Shaw, Jenny Seagrove, and Josh Goulding in ALONE TOGETHER at Theatre Royal Windsor


Get a first look at Martin Shaw, Jenny Seagrove, and Josh Goulding in the world premiere of the new play Alone Together by Simon Williams at Theatre Royal Windsor. Performances run through 19 August 2023. Check out the photo here!

Patrick Duffy, Tristan Gemmill & More to Star in TWELVE ANGRY MEN UK Tour


Get all the details about the upcoming TWELVE ANGRY MEN UK Tour featuring TV stars Patrick Duffy and Tristan Gemmill. Don't miss the opportunity to see this incredible cast in action!

Martin Shaw Will Lead World Premiere of ALONE TOGETHER at Theatre Royal Windsor


Judge John Deed stars Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove will reunite for the first time in a world premiere of the comedy ALONE TOGETHER - a new, witty, tender and thought-provoking play by Windsor-born actor/writer Simon Williams, for a two week run from Monday 7 August – Saturday 19 August 2023 at Theatre Royal Windsor.

BWW Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Theatre Royal Windsor


Francesca Annis is in show-stealing form in Chekhov's masterpiece of changing times in a Windsor I last saw on television coverage of Harry and Meghan's wedding - appropriately enough.

Martin Shaw and Robert Daws Join THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Theatre Royal Windsor


The cast is led by Ian McKellen, with Francesca Annis, Jenny Seagrove, and more!

LOVE LETTERS Returns To The West End's Theatre Royal Haymarket


Bill Kenwright presents the anticipated return of A.R. Gurney's heart-warming play Love Letters to the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a strictly limited season of only 32 performances from 19 May – 13 June 2021.

Janie Dee To Star In New Digital Production Of Terence Rattigan's ALL ON HER OWN


A brand new digital production of Terence Rattigan's one-woman play, All On Her Own will be presented, starring award-winning actress Janie Dee and directed by Alastair Knights, with Jack McCann as assistant director and original music by Lindsey Miller.

LOVE LETTERS Starring Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove Opens at the Theatre Royal Haymarket


Just eighteen hours after the end of the UK’s current lockdown, Bill Kenwright presented MARTIN SHAW and JENNY SEAGROVE in A.R. GURNEY’s Love Letters, directed by ROY MARSDEN, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. The play opened on 3 December 2020, the first day after the Prime Minister decreed that lockdown would end.

Theatre Royal Haymarket to Host First Post-Lockdown New Production of a Play, LOVE LETTERS


Just eighteen hours after the end of the UK’s current lockdown, Bill Kenwright presents MARTIN SHAW and JENNY SEAGROVE in A.R. GURNEY’s Love Letters, directed by ROY MARSDEN, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Martin Shaw Confirmed In New Production Of GASLIGHT


Martin Shaw, one of the UK's best loved stars returns to the stage in a new production of Patrick Hamilton's classic psychological thriller Gaslight, in the role of retired Detective Rough.

CINEMAX Miniseries C.B. STRIKE, Adapted From J.K. Rowling's Bestselling Novels, Debuts Today


C.B. Strike is a war veteran turned private detective who operates out of a tiny office in London's Denmark Street. Although wounded both physically and psychologically, his unique insight and background as a military police investigator prove crucial in solving complex crimes that have baffled the police.

CINEMAX Miniseries C.B. STRIKE, Adapted From J.K. Rowling's Bestselling Novels, Debuts 6/1


C.B. Strike is a war veteran turned private detective who operates out of a tiny office in London's Denmark Street. Although wounded both physically and psychologically, his unique insight and background as a military police investigator prove crucial in solving complex crimes that have baffled the police.

BWW Review: THE BEST MAN, Playhouse Theatre


Gore Vidal's 1960 political play The Best Man documents the behind-the-scenes machinations of a fictional Presidential nomination. This new production, directed by Simon Evans, has been on a short tour prior to a run on London's West End - it takes the place of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross. Martin Shaw and Jeff Fahey lead the cast, which also features Maureen Lipman, Glynis Barber, Jack Shepherd and Honeysuckle Weeks.

TV: Martin Shaw, Maureen Lipman & Cast Talk THE BEST MAN


Gore Vidal's political drama THE BEST MAN is enjoying its belated West End debut, with a press night tonight at London's Playhouse Theatre. Watch the cast discuss the play in our video interview below!

Photo Flash: Playhouse Theatre Presents THE BEST MAN


Bill Kenwright presents Martin Shaw in the West End premiere of Gore Vidal's sharp political drama The Best Man, at The Playhouse Theatre from Saturday 24 February, with press night Monday 5 March at 7.00pm.

Martin Shaw FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Martin Shaw been in?

Martin Shaw has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Martin Shaw been in?

Martin Shaw has appeared on London's West End in 7 shows.

What was Martin Shaw's first West End show?

Martin Shaw's first West End show was They're Playing Our Song which opened in 1980

What awards has Martin Shaw been nominated for?

Martin Shaw has been nominated for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "An Ideal Husband."

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