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Anthony Shaw

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
14Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated

Anthony Shaw Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Anthony Shaw reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Anthony Shaw's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Anthony Shaw's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Dam Busters, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Anthony Shaw Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anthony Shaw's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9
The Dam Busters (1955) movie poster
★6.9

The Dam Busters: The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the

The Dam Busters

1955•Drama
★6.7
How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957) movie poster
★6.7

How to Murder a Rich Uncle: A broke British nobleman targets his Canadian uncle, but other relatives get in the way.

How to Murder a Rich Uncle

1957•Comedy
★6.5
Hotel Reserve (1944) movie poster
★6.5

Hotel Reserve: A hunt for a spy in a hotel in the South of France just before World War Two.

Hotel Reserve

1944•Thriller
★6.4
Appointment in London (1953) movie poster
★6.4

Appointment in London: Wing-commander Tim Mason leads a squadron of Lancaster bombers on almost nightly raids from England. Having flown eighty

Appointment in London

1953•War
★6.4
The Long Dark Hall (1951) movie poster
★6.4

The Long Dark Hall: A devoted family man tries to help a beautiful alcoholic showgirl with her life, and becomes the the only suspect when s

The Long Dark Hall

1951•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Anthony Shaw has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1957 How to Murder a Rich Uncle Colonial Type Hit Similar →
1955 The Dam Busters R.A.F. Officer at Trials Hit Similar →
1953 Appointment in London Smithy Average Similar →
1952 Top Secret 2nd Cabinet Minister Average Similar →
1951 The Long Dark Hall Clerk of the Court Average Similar →
1944 Hotel Reserve Major Anthony Chandon-Hartley Hit Similar →
1942 Unpublished Story Mr. Hayter Average Similar →
1942 They Flew Alone Official Average Similar →
1939 Traitor Spy Commander Anderson Flop Similar →
1939 This Man in Paris General Craysham Flop Similar →
1939 The Good Old Days Lovelace Flop Similar →
1937 The Windmill Col Richardson Flop Similar →
1937 The Compulsory Wife George Bittleson Flop Similar →
1936 Educated Evans Lord Appleby Flop Similar →

Anthony Shaw - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anthony Shaw?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anthony Shaw is "The Dam Busters" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Anthony Shaw acted in?

Anthony Shaw has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anthony Shaw?

Other notable films include "How to Murder a Rich Uncle", "Hotel Reserve", and "Appointment in London".

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