Al Shaw
Born: 1891-04-01
Birthplace: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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
Hollywood Varieties
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
King of Burlesque
Going Places
Under Western Skies
Ready, Willing and Able
Skipalong Rosenbloom
Danger Ahead
Gentlemen of Polish
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Top Movie Credits
Hollywood Varieties
Variety Act
King of Burlesque
Lew Henkle
Under Western Skies
Barton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)
Ready, Willing and Able
Moving Man
Skipalong Rosenbloom
Al Shaw
Danger Ahead
Henchman Fergerson
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
First Comedian