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

Danger Ahead

Henchman Fergerson

Under Western Skies

Barton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

Thug

Ready, Willing and Able

Moving Man

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch

First Comedian

Hollywood Varieties

Variety Act

Filmography

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

Year	TV Show	Role