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

The Beau Brummels

as Shaw

King of Burlesque

as Lew Henkle

Ready, Willing and Able

as Moving Man

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

as Thug

Under Western Skies

as Barton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)

Hollywood Varieties

as Variety Act

Danger Ahead

as Henchman Fergerson

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch

as First Comedian

Skipalong Rosenbloom

as Al Shaw

Hunting Trouble

as Dog Seller