Robert Shaw Cameron

Robert Shaw Cameron (born Robert Shaw; 26 June 1976) is a British actor and director.

Robert Shaw Cameron
Born
Robert Shaw

(1976-06-26) 26 June 1976
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Websiterobertshawcameron.com

Background

Born Robert Shaw, he was brought up in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He is the son of a teacher and engineer and has an elder sister.

Shaw attended North Ossett High School and then Rodillian High School in Leeds. He later obtained his degree in drama at the University of Birmingham, before attending the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, from which he graduated in July 2001. He became Robert Cameron[1] on graduation from drama school before re establishing his birth name in his professional name, becoming Robert Shaw Cameron in 2010.

He lives in London.[2]

Theatre director

He directed First Person Shooter[3] by Paul Jenkins at Birmingham Repertory Theatre for which he received the following reviews:

"But not only does the production, ably directed by Robert Shaw Cameron, allow us to peer into the gaming world he’s immersed in, thanks to smart video projections, it also uses his situation to explore a profound cultural shift."**** Daily Telegraph[4]

"First Person Shooter is smart and driven."**** The Birmingham Post[5]

"the computer graphics of Robert Shaw Cameron's production are stylishly done."*** The Guardian[6]

Actor

He is also an actor, his first television role was in the EastEnders spin-off Ricky & Bianca in 2002, before going on to appear in The Bill, The Wild Life, Where The Heart Is, The Basil Brush Show, Shane by Frank Skinner, Holby City, Heartbeat, Keen Eddie and was the voice of the Quizmaster for ITV's 24 Hour Quiz.

He has also appeared in numerous theatre productions and several new plays by Tony award nominated playwright Bryony Lavery.

References

  1. Official website.
  2. Official website.
  3. . Birmingham REP website. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
  4. . Telegraph online. Dominic Cavendish. Published on 5 October 2010.
  5. . Birmingham Post online. Lorne Jackson. Published on 14 September 2010.
  6. . Guardian Online. Alfred Hickling. Published on 6 October 2010.
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