Charles Montague Shaw | |
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Born |
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
March 23, 1882
Died | February 6, 1968 Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States |
(aged 85)
Other names |
Montague Shaw |
Years active | 1926 - 1949 |
Charles Montague Shaw (23 March 1882 – 6 February 1968) was an Australian character actor, often appearing in small supporting parts in more than 150 films.
He began his acting career in the Australian theatre, before moving on to Britain and elsewhere in the British Empire. His first film role was in The Set-Up (1926). He later found success in the film serial market, often playing professors and paternal supporting roles. His most known role came in 1936 as Professor Norton in the popular serial Undersea Kingdom, starred by Crash Corrigan.
Montague Shaw died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, at the age of 85.