Al Shaw

Known for

Acting

Born

April 1, 1891

Birthplace

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Died

July 7, 1957 (aged 66)

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.

Best known work

The Beau Brummels

1928

King of Burlesque

1936

Ready, Willing and Able

1937

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

1939

Under Western Skies

1945

Hollywood Varieties

1950

Danger Ahead

1940

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch

1934

Skipalong Rosenbloom

1951

Hunting Trouble

1933

Filmography

1951
Skipalong Rosenbloom
as Al Shaw
1950
Hollywood Varieties
as Variety Act
1945
Under Western Skies
as Barton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)
1940
Danger Ahead
as Henchman Fergerson
1939
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
as Thug
1937
Ready, Willing and Able
as Moving Man
1936
King of Burlesque
as Lew Henkle
1934
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
as First Comedian
1934
Gentlemen of Polish
1933
Hunting Trouble
as Dog Seller
1930
Going Places
1928
The Beau Brummels
as Shaw, Director