Robert Shaw

British actor and writer (1927–1978)
Person human Q313727
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Robert Shaw

Summary

Robert Shaw is a human[1]. He was born in Westhoughton[2]. He was born on August 9, 1927[3]. He passed away in Tuar Mhic Éadaigh[4]. He died on August 28, 1978[5]. He worked as an actor[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,463 views/month, #3,751 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Shaw's place of birth was Westhoughton[2].
  • Robert Shaw died in Tuar Mhic Éadaigh[4].
  • Robert Shaw was born on August 9, 1927[3].
  • Robert Shaw died on August 28, 1978[5].
  • Robert Shaw was married to Mary Ure[12].
  • Robert Shaw held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Robert Shaw's professions included actor[6].
  • Robert Shaw worked as a writer[7].
  • Robert Shaw's professions included novelist[8].
  • Robert Shaw's professions included playwright[9].
  • Robert Shaw worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Robert Shaw worked as a film actor[14].
  • Robert Shaw was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[15].
  • Robert Shaw was educated at Truro School[16].
  • Robert Shaw received the Hawthornden Prize[17].
  • Robert Shaw is recorded as male[18].
  • Robert Shaw's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Robert Shaw's Commons category is recorded as Robert Shaw[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • Robert Shaw's family name is recorded as Shaw[22].
  • Robert Shaw's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Robert Shaw's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Robert Shaw's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[25].
  • Robert Shaw's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Robert Shaw's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Robert Archibald Shaw'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Westhoughton[2], Robert Shaw… he was born on August 9, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[15], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30] and Truro School[16], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1880[33], headquartered in Truro[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], screenwriter[10], and film actor[14].

Recognition

Robert Shaw received the Hawthornden Prize[17].

Personal Life

Among Robert Shaw's spouses was Mary Ure[12].

Death and Burial

Robert Shaw died on August 28, 1978[5]. He died in Tuar Mhic Éadaigh[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].

Why It Matters

Robert Shaw ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,463 views/month, #3,751 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Robert Shaw born?

Born in Westhoughton[2], Robert Shaw…

Where did Robert Shaw die?

Robert Shaw died in Tuar Mhic Éadaigh[4].

Who was Robert Shaw married to?

Robert Shaw's spouses include Mary Ure[12].

What did Robert Shaw do for work?

Robert Shaw worked as actor[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Robert Shaw go to school?

Robert Shaw was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[15] and Truro School[16].

What awards did Robert Shaw receive?

Honors received include Hawthornden Prize[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . RADA Student & graduate profiles. rada.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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