Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
April 1, 1891
Died
July 7, 1957 (age 66)
Place of Birth
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Al Shaw
Biography
Al Shaw (1891-1957) was born Albert Schutzman in Manchester, England, and he immigrated to the United States in 1907. Best known as "Shaw" in the comedy team Shaw and Lee, active on stage, screen, radio, and television from 1911 to 1957.
Known For
Film
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
Thug
1939
Film
Danger Ahead
Henchman Fergerson
1940
Film
Ready, Willing and Able
Moving Man
1937
Film
King of Burlesque
Lew Henkle
1936
Film
Skipalong Rosenbloom
Al Shaw
1951
Film
Under Western Skies
Barton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)
1945
Film
Hollywood Varieties
Variety Act
1950
Film
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
First Comedian
1934
Film
Hunting Trouble
Dog Seller
1933
Film
Going Places
1930
Film
Gentlemen of Polish
1934
Film
The Beau Brummels
Shaw
1928
Filmography
1951FilmSkipalong Rosenbloomas Al Shaw1950FilmHollywood Varietiesas Variety Act1945FilmUnder Western Skiesas Barton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)1940FilmDanger Aheadas Henchman Fergerson1939FilmThe Gracie Allen Murder Caseas Thug1937FilmReady, Willing and Ableas Moving Man1936FilmKing of Burlesqueas Lew Henkle1934FilmMrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patchas First Comedian1934FilmGentlemen of Polish1933FilmHunting Troubleas Dog Seller1930FilmGoing Places1928FilmThe Beau Brummelsas Shaw