Robert Shaw: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 48
- on screen
- 1939–2025
- box office
- $592M
- nominations
- 2
- average score
- 78
The Best Robert Shaw Movies
The films of Robert Shaw that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Jaws (1975) leads with $478M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $478M Jaws 1975 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $47.3M The Deep 1977 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $24.8M From Russia with Love 1964 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $17.8M Honeysuckle Rose 1980 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $15.8M Black Sunday 1977 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $7.23M Force 10 from Navarone 1978 · Action
Robert Shaw's Career in Numbers
Robert Shaw's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Robert Shaw works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Here I Am a Stranger (1939) to Godzilla Apex (2021), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Robert Shaw Movies by Decade
- 1930s 3
- 1940s 8
- 1950s 4
- 1960s 9
- 1970s 14
- 1980s 3
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1970s were Robert Shaw's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Robert Shaw Movies by Genre
- Drama 15
- Thriller 5
- Adventure 5
- Action 4
- Documentary 3
- Romance 2
- Comedy 2
- Sci-Fi 1
- Crime 1
- Horror 1
Drama is the genre Robert Shaw has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of thriller (5).
Robert Shaw Career Milestones
- First film
- Here I Am a Stranger 1939
- Biggest box office hit
- Jaws $478M worldwide
- Newest film
- Godzilla Apex 2021
Robert Shaw Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Robert Shaw is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 78. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Robert Shaw Movies as an Actor
45- 2021
Godzilla Apex as "TAKE CLEAR OF THE LINE" · Sci-Fi - 2011
Discovering Hamlet as Claudius (archive footage) · Documentary - 2003
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (re-release) Drama - 2002
Best Ever Bond as Red Grant (archive footage) (uncredited) · Action - 1983
Adam as Father Mike Conboy · Drama - 1980
The Big Brawl as Man on Beach · Action - 1980 Honeysuckle Rose as Store Clerk · Romance Worldwide box office: $17.8M
- 1979
Avalanche Express as General Markenkov · Thriller - 1979
The Horror Show as (archive footage) · Documentary - 1978 Force 10 from Navarone Action Worldwide box office: $7.23M
- 1977 The Deep Adventure Worldwide box office: $47.3M
- 1977 Black Sunday Adventure Worldwide box office: $15.8M
- 1976
Swashbuckler as Ned Lynch · Comedy - 1976
Robin and Marian Adventure - 1975
Diamonds as Charles / Earl Hodgson · Crime - 1975
End of the Game as Richard Gastmann · Drama - 1975 Jaws Adventure Worldwide box office: $478M
- 1974
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three as Blue · Thriller Worldwide box office: $364 - 1973
The Hireling as Steven Ledbetter · Drama - 1972
A Reflection of Fear as Michael · Horror - 1971
A Town Called Hell as The Priest · Western - 1969
The Royal Hunt of the Sun as Francisco Pizarro · Drama - 1968
The Birthday Party as Stanley Webber · Thriller - 1967
Custer of the West as General George Armstrong Custer · Drama - 1966
A Man for All Seasons Biography Worldwide box office: $756 - 1965
Battle of the Bulge as Col Hessler · Drama - 1964
Carol for Another Christmas as Ghost of Christmas Future · Drama - 1964
The Luck of Ginger Coffey as Ginger Coffey · Drama - 1964 From Russia with Love Action Worldwide box office: $24.8M
- 1964
Hamlet at Elsinore as Claudius · Drama - 1959
Libel as First Photographer · Mystery - 1957
Holiday as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 1956
A Hill in Korea as LCpl. Hodge · History - 1955
The Dam Busters as Flt / Sgt. J. Pulford, D.F.M. · War Worldwide box office: $765K - 1948
Berlin Express as ROT Sergeant · Thriller - 1947
Captain from Castile as Spanish Army Officer (uncredited) · Adventure - 1941
Adam Had Four Sons as Chris Stoddard · Drama - 1941
Tobacco Road Drama Worldwide box office: $534 - 1940
Young People as Usher (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
The Great Profile as Reporter · Comedy - 1940
Lillian Russell as Undetermined Role · Music - 1940
Johnny Apollo as Clerk (uncredited) · Romance - 1939
Here I Am a Stranger as College Student · Drama - 1939
Charlie Chan in Reno as College Student (uncredited) · Thriller - 1939
Rose of Washington Square as Newspaper Reporter (uncredited) · Drama
Robert Shaw: Awards & Nominations
2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1967 to 1967. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 39th Academy Awards
- Robert Shaw: Nominated Best Supporting Actor A Man for All Seasons
- 24th Golden Globe Awards
- Robert Shaw: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) A Man for All Seasons
Who Robert Shaw Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Robert Shaw shares the most films with. Marc Lawrence comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Robert Ryan (4).
Robert Shaw: Questions & Answers
How many movies Robert Shaw has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Robert Shaw been in?
Robert Shaw is credited on 48 films, from 1939 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Robert Shaw's highest-grossing movie?
Jaws (1975) is Robert Shaw's biggest box office hit, with $478M worldwide, ahead of The Deep (1977) ($47.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Robert Shaw's movies have made $592M.
Robert Shaw's biggest hits What is the best Robert Shaw movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Robert Shaw's best-rated film is Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025) with a score of 78.
Best Robert Shaw movies, ranked Has Robert Shaw won an Oscar?
Robert Shaw has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Robert Shaw has 0 wins from 2 nominations.
What is Robert Shaw's newest movie?
The most recent film on Robert Shaw's filmography is Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Robert Shaw work with most often?
Robert Shaw shares the most films with Marc Lawrence (4 films), Robert Ryan (4 films) and Sean Connery (4 films).
The Best Robert Shaw Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 48 credits.
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