About Brinsley Shaw
Lived 1876 – 1931 (aged 55). Brinsley Shaw was an American actor, screenwriter, film actor, film director and silent film.
Brinsley Shaw (March 18, 1876 – July 3, 1931) was an American stage, director, and film actor of the silent era. He worked in over 150 films from 1910 to 1927.
Selected filmography
Across the Plains (1911) The Tomboy on Bar Z (1912) The Wolf of Debt (1915) A Prince in a Pawnshop (1916) An Enemy to the King (1916) Arsene Lupin (1917) The Man of Mystery (1917) The Black Gate (1919) Hearts Are Trumps (1920) A Trip to Paradise (1921) The Curse of Drink (1922) The Strangers' Banquet (1922) Travelin' On (1922) The Barefoot Boy (1923) Stepping Lively (1924) The Cloud Rider (1925) Jimmie's Millions (1925) Before Midnight (1925) Don't (1925) The Prince of Pep (1925) Bucking the Truth (1926) The Dove (1927)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brinsley Shaw?
American actor and screenwriter (1876-1931)
When was Brinsley Shaw born?
Brinsley Shaw was born on 18 March 1876 in New York City.
When did Brinsley Shaw die?
Brinsley Shaw died on 3 July 1931 in New York City.
What was Brinsley Shaw's occupation?
Brinsley Shaw was an actor, screenwriter, film actor, film director and silent film.
What nationality was Brinsley Shaw?
Brinsley Shaw was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brinsley Shaw. https://biography.guide/brinsley-shaw/
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