C. Montague Shaw
Charles Montague Discombe Sparrow (23 March 1882 – 6 February 1968), known by his stage name C. Montague Shaw, was an Australian character actor, often appearing in small supporting parts in more than 150 films. Many of his roles were uncredited.
Shaw was born in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
He began his acting 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 later found success in the film serial market, often playing professors and paternal supporting roles. His most known role came in 1936 as Professor Norton in the popular serial Undersea Kingdom, starring Crash Corrigan.
His final film role was in 1949.
Shaw died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, at the age of 85. He was buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.
Acted in
Buck Rogers
1977
as Prof. Huer
Destination Saturn
1966
as Prof. Huer
Planet Outlaws
1953
as Dr. Huer
The Pilgrimage Play
1949
as Caiaphas
Road to the Big House
1947
as Judge
Thunder in the Valley
1947
as Judge
Monsieur Verdoux
1947
as Mortgage Banker (uncredited)
Ivy
1947
as Stevens (uncredited)
The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
1947
An Angel Comes To Brooklyn
1945
as Sir Henry Bushnell
Tonight and Every Night
1945
as Old Bobby (uncredited)
Faces in the Fog
1944
as Judge
The Lodger
1944
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
G-men vs. the Black Dragon
1943
as Prof. Nicholson [Ch. 3-4]
The Black Swan
1942
as Assemblyman (uncredited)
Thunder Birds
1942
as Doctor
The Pride of the Yankees
1942
as Mr. Worthington (uncredited)
The Dawn Express
1942
as Franklin Prescott (uncredited)
Law of the Jungle
1942
as Sgt. Burke
Bombay Clipper
1942
as Captain Caldwell
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
1941
as Dr. Jonathan Martin
Holt Of The Secret Service
1941
as Chief John W. Malloy (as Montague Shaw)
Hard Guy
1941
as Anthony Tremaine, Sr.
Burma Convoy
1941
as Major Hart
Charley's Aunt
1941
as Elderly Professor
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
1940
as Weaver - Gang Chemist
Mysterious Doctor Satan
1940
as Prof. Thomas Scott
The Gay Caballero
1940
as George Wetherby
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
1940
as Inspector Duff
Zorro's Fighting Legion
1939
as Chief Justice Pablo
Tower of London
1939
as Majordomo (uncredited)
The Rains Came
1939
as General Keith
Stanley and Livingstone
1939
as Sir Oliver French
Daredevils of the Red Circle
1939
as Dr. Malcolm
The Sun Never Sets
1939
as Colonial Affairs Official
Buck Rogers
1939
as Prof. Huer
The Three Musketeers
1939
as Ship Captain
Mr. Moto's Last Warning
1939
as Adm. Lord Streetly (uncredited)
Mars Attacks the World
1938
as The Clay King
Suez
1938
as Elderly Man
Smashing the Rackets
1938
as Grand Juryman
Gateway
1938
as Captain
Little Miss Broadway
1938
as Miles
Lord Jeff
1938
as Magistrate
Kidnapped
1938
as Scottish Statesman
Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
1938
as Clay King
Start Cheering
1938
as Dr. Atwell
Radio Patrol
1937
as Mr. Wellington
The Sheik Steps Out
1937
as Dr. Peabody - Minister
The Frame-Up
1937
as James (J.R.) Weston
Parole Racket
1937
as Grayson
The Riders of the Whistling Skull
1937
as Professor Flaxon
Ace Drummond
1936
as Dr. Trainor
My American Wife
1936
as Butler
The White Angel
1936
as Old Officer (uncredited)
Sharad of Atlantis
1936
as Professor Norton
Champagne Charlie
1936
as Board Member
The Leathernecks Have Landed
1936
as Doctor (uncredited)
Two in the Dark
1936
as Richard Denning
Kind Lady
1935
as Passport Clerk (uncredited)
A Feather in Her Hat
1935
as Man (uncredited)
Two Sinners
1935
as Mr. Gryllis
Diamond Jim
1935
as Stockbroker
Atlantic Adventure
1935
as Ship Captain
Becky Sharp
1935
as British Nobleman (uncredited)
Vanessa: Her Love Story
1935
as Dr. Lancaster
Carnival
1935
as Baby Judge
The Winning Ticket
1935
as Insurance Company President
Love Time
1934
as Major Domo (uncredited)
My Grandfather's Clock
1934
as Luther Butts, Barrister Victim (uncredited)
One More River
1934
as Guest (Uncredited)
Shock
1934
as Major
Journal of a Crime
1934
as Ambassador at Dinner Party (uncredited)
Bedside
1934
as Dr. Moeller - at Opera
Beloved
1934
as Alexander Talbot
Cross Country Cruise
1934
as Mr. Collins (Uncredited)
Queen Christina
1933
as King Gustavus Adolphus (uncredited)
Fog
1933
as Ship's Doctor
Today We Live
1933
as Ambulance Corps Commanding Officer (uncredited)
Cavalcade
1933
as Major Domo (uncredited)
The Mummy
1932
as Gentleman #1 at Party (uncredited)
The Mask of Fu Manchu
1932
as Curator Dr. Fairgyle - British Museum Official (uncredited)
Sherlock Holmes
1932
as Judge
Pack Up Your Troubles
1932
as Wrong Eddie's Father
Blondie of the Follies
1932
as Specialist (uncredited)
The Man Called Back
1932
as Scotland Yard Official
Letty Lynton
1932
as Ship's Officer at Christmas Party (Uncredited)
The Silent Witness
1932
as Inspector Robbins
Morgan's Last Raid
1929
as Gen. Rogers (as Montague Shaw)
The Water Hole
1928
as Mr. Endicott
The Set-Up
1926
as Cliff Barton
With Edged Tools
1919
as Jack Meredith