Despite his pivotal role, Robert Shaw remains an enigma to many Jaws fans. The Irish-English actor brought a unique intensity to the film, drawing from a rich career in theater and film.
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Numerous anecdotes from the production of Jaws rival the entertainment value of the film itself, particularly those featuring Robert Shaw.
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Robert Archibald Shaw entered the world on August 9, 1927, in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England. He was born to Doreen Nora (Avery), a nurse, and Thomas Archibald Shaw, a doctor.
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The making of "Jaws" was marked by a tumultuous feud between seasoned actor Robert Shaw and rising star Richard Dreyfuss, stemming from their divergent acting methods, ultimately adding a layer of tension to the iconic film's production.
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Before the shark in JAWS, there was the stage on Broadway. We look at the Broadway legacy of Robert Shaw, now continued by his son in The Shark Is Broken.
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Is this the greatest scene in JAWS? We celebrate Quint’s USS Indianapolis speech, delivered by Robert Shaw. Why is the monologue so beloved and what is your favourite moment?
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We asked our followers ‘Do you think a JAWS prequel about Quint and his ordeal on the uSS Indianapolis would undermine Robert Shaw’s performance?” Here’s what you said…
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Top Gun: Maverick has been a top hit for Tom Cruise but here’s how the stars of JAWS and director Steven Spielberg have felt the need, the need for speed when it has come to their films and flying machines.
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