Sebastian Shaw

British actor and author (1905–1994)
Person human Q532184
Sebastian Shaw
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Sebastian Shaw

Summary

Sebastian Shaw is a human[1]. He was born in Norfolk[2]. He was born on May 29, 1905[3]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He died on December 23, 1994[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], writer[8], poet[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,385 views/month, #6,241 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Norfolk[2], Sebastian Shaw…
  • Sebastian Shaw passed away in Brighton[4].
  • Sebastian Shaw was born on May 29, 1905[3].
  • Sebastian Shaw died on December 23, 1994[5].
  • Burial took place at City Cemetery, Brighton[12].
  • Sebastian Shaw's father was Geoffrey Shaw[13].
  • Sebastian Shaw was married to Q138313551[14].
  • A child of Sebastian Shaw was Drusilla Mary Shaw[15].
  • Sebastian Shaw held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Sebastian Shaw worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Sebastian Shaw's professions included film actor[7].
  • Sebastian Shaw worked as a writer[8].
  • Sebastian Shaw worked as a poet[9].
  • Sebastian Shaw's professions included television actor[10].
  • Sebastian Shaw's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[17].
  • Sebastian Shaw's education included a stint at Gresham's School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Sebastian Shaw is Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Sebastian Shaw is Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi[20].
  • Sebastian Shaw is recorded as male[21].
  • Sebastian Shaw's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Sebastian Shaw was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Sebastian Shaw's family name is recorded as Shaw[24].
  • Sebastian Shaw's given name is recorded as Sebastian[25].
  • Sebastian Shaw's given name is recorded as Lewis[26].
  • Sebastian Shaw's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sebastian Shaw's place of birth was Norfolk[2]. He was born on May 29, 1905[3]. His father was Geoffrey Shaw[13].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[17], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30] and Gresham's School[18], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1555[33], headquartered in Holt[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], writer[8], poet[9], and television actor[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi[19], a film[35], directed by Richard Marquand[36].

Personal Life

Among Sebastian Shaw's spouses was Q138313551[14]. A child of him was Drusilla Mary Shaw[15].

Death and Burial

Sebastian Shaw died on December 23, 1994[5]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He is buried at City Cemetery, Brighton[12].

Why It Matters

Sebastian Shaw ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,385 views/month, #6,241 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Sebastian Shaw born?

Born in Norfolk[2], Sebastian Shaw…

Where did Sebastian Shaw die?

Sebastian Shaw passed away in Brighton[4].

Who were Sebastian Shaw's parents?

Sebastian Shaw's father was Geoffrey Shaw[13].

Who was Sebastian Shaw married to?

Sebastian Shaw's spouses include Q138313551[14].

What did Sebastian Shaw do for work?

Sebastian Shaw worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], writer[8], poet[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Sebastian Shaw go to school?

Sebastian Shaw was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[17] and Gresham's School[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . RADA Student & graduate profiles. rada.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
    Given name Sebastian, Lewis
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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