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Epoch Times
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
‘Robert Shaw': Wobbly Biography of the ‘Jaws' Star
In Chapter 7 of Christopher Shaw Myers's new book, 'Robert Shaw: An Actor's Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond,' Nelson Mandela pays a visit to an apartheid-era South African school during the mid-1950s. What does this have to do with Robert Shaw, who played Quint in the 1975 film 'Jaws'? Well, Mandela engaged in conversation with the actor's sister Joanna, who was teaching at a blacks-only school in South Africa at the time. That's the big problem with this new biography. While the title suggests an in-depth consideration of the great British actor and writer's work on the landmark film, the book is a bait and switch. It places a very heavy emphasis on Joanna Shaw, who is the author's mother, and on Doreen Shaw, the family matriarch. The making of 'Jaws' becomes a tenuous hook that holds this work together, and Robert Shaw comes across like a supporting player in what is supposed to be the story of his life and his greatest career achievement.
Boston Globe
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
The many ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ‘Jaws' on Martha's Vineyard
Advertisement A series of talks and presentations will be held throughout Amity Week, including an in-depth look at what makes 'Jaws' a masterpiece, presented by historian and " Jaws' expert Bow Van Riper; a talk by author Christopher Shaw Myers, nephew of Robert 'Quint' Shaw, about growing up with his legendary uncle, and a presentation by renowned ocean advocate Wendy Benchley on her journey from the 'Jaws' set to global conservation efforts, highlighting groundbreaking marine research and shark protection initiatives. Cort Corino will share his story behind building a full-scale replica of the cabin on the boat 'Orca,' and retired Edgartown Harbor Master Charlie Blair will share his experiences on the set of 'Jaws,' advising filmmakers on tides and ocean conditions. There's a daylong reunion with meet-and-greets with island residents who participated in the film's production, and a 'Jaws'-inspired dog costume meetup. Advertisement For more information, visit Diane Bair and Pamela Wright can be reached at
