C. Montague Shaw

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Charles Montague Shaw
Born 23 March 1882
Flag of Australia Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Died 6 February 1968
Flag of the United States Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
Other name(s) C. Montague Shaw, Montague Shaw
Years active 1926-1949

Charles Montague Shaw (23 March 1882-6 February 1968) was an Australian character actor, often appearing in small supporting parts in more than 150 films.

He began his actin career in the Australian theatre, before moving on to Britain and elsewhere in the British Empire. His first film role was in The Set-Up (1926).

He found success in the film serial market, often playing professors and paternal supporting roles, for example "Professor Norton" in Undersea Kingdom (1936).

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