About Bobbi Shaw
Born 1943. Bobbi Shaw is an American actor.
Bobbie Shaw Chance (born Barbara Shaw) is an American actress best known for her appearances in American International Pictures' beach party movies of the 1960s.
Biography Shaw was a singer and dancer in Las Vegas. She was spotted by a talent scout for American International Pictures and cast in Pajama Party (1964). Filmink called her a "breakout" actor from the movie.
Response was strong so she was cast in several more movies for the studio. After several films for AIP she worked with Rob Reiner, Larry Bishop, Richard Dreyfuss and others in the Los Angeles improvisational comedy troupe, The Sessions, for a number of years.
Bobbie Shaw married her husband Lawrence Chance and together they opened the Hollywood Actor's Showcase. She runs this with her son Richie Chance.
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Who is Bobbi Shaw?
American actress
When was Bobbi Shaw born?
Bobbi Shaw was born on 16 September 1943.
What is Bobbi Shaw's occupation?
Bobbi Shaw is an actor.
What nationality is Bobbi Shaw?
Bobbi Shaw is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobbie Shaw Chance
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobbi Shaw. https://biography.guide/bobbi-shaw/
MLA: "Bobbi Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobbi-shaw/.
Chicago: "Bobbi Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobbi-shaw/.
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