The Life and Times of Robert Shaw

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1. Born on August 9, 1927, in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England. Robert's childhood was not one that he was proud of and he fought his entire life to change how people perceived him. Growing up he was always teased because his father was known as the town drunk and because his mother worked and smoked cigarettes, something that was unheard of during that time. What are the names of his parents? Harry and Bertha Shaw Robert and Hazel Shaw Thomas and Doreen Shaw Michael and Miriam Shaw

2. When Robert was nine years old, he wrote his first short story, which was about an island town that was being terrorized by a shark? Yes No

3. Robert's mother left her husband because of his drinking and moved Robert and his brother and sisters to Cornwall. Robert attended school in Turo and when he was seventeen, he was offered a scholarship to Cambridge. He turned down the scholarship when he learned that his brother was next on the list. He told the school administrators that he would prefer his brother have it, as he wanted to act. Robert was actively involved in the local choir and theatre. He caused, what was considered a scandal when he voted for himself to be elected to the office of the Royal Academy Of Dramatic Arts? True False

4. In 1952, he wrote his first novel entitled "Seeking the Sinners"? True False

5. In 1953, two significant things happened in Shaw's life. Which of the following are the two things that happened? He wrote "The Man In The Glass Booth" and his daughter, Deborah was born His daughter, Deborah was born and he met and was befriended by Donald Pleasence He met and was befriended by Donald Pleasence and he wrote a screenplay entitled "The Dam Busters" His daughter, Deborah was born and he accepted a part in the movie "Operation Secret"

6. In 1955, Robert was chosen to be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which is held annually in the United States. Why was he chosen for this event? Because he was a famous writer Because he stated that he wanted to be in the parade Because he was a famous writer and actor Because Macy's thought it would be a great idea to have a British actor in the parade

7. Which character did Shaw portray in the 1971 movie "A Town Called Hell"? The colonel The old blind man The quiet American The priest

8. In 1976, Shaw starred opposite Sean Connery in "Robin and Marian." Which character did Shaw portray? Sheriff of Nottingham Robin Hood Little John King Richard

9. In 1978, Robert was offered and accepted the character part of General Marenkov, in the Monte Hellman and Mark Robson film _____________ ? Answer: ( Two Words)

10. On August 28, 1978, the acting and writing world lost a talented man. What is officially listed as the cause of Shaw's death? Leukemia Heart Attack Brain tumor Severe aspiration