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Al Shaw

Al Shaw

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

Skipalong Rosenbloom
Skipalong Rosenbloom
1951 • Al Shaw
Hollywood Varieties
Hollywood Varieties
1950 • Variety Act
Under Western Skies
Under Western Skies
1945 • Barton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)
Danger Ahead
Danger Ahead
1940 • Henchman Fergerson
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
1939 • Thug
Ready, Willing and Able
Ready, Willing and Able
1937 • Moving Man
King of Burlesque
King of Burlesque
1936 • Lew Henkle
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
1934 • First Comedian

Full filmography

Hollywood Varieties
Hollywood Varieties
1950 • Variety Act
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Under Western Skies
Under Western Skies
1945 • Barton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)
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Danger Ahead
Danger Ahead
1940 • Henchman Fergerson
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King of Burlesque
King of Burlesque
1936 • Lew Henkle
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Hunting Trouble
1933 • Dog Seller
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Al Shaw – Biography, Known For & Filmography