Dick Shawn

Also known as Richard Schulefand, Richy Shawn

American actor (1923–1987)

Film & TV

Buffalo, New York, USA

Dick Shawn (December 1, 1923 – April 17, 1987) was an American actor. Way ahead of his time most say, it was extremely difficult indeed to know how to properly tap into this man's eclectic talents. Shawn began inching toward the forefront during the be-bop 50s and early 60s with his odd penchant for playing cool cats. During his mild bid for film stardom, he was top-billed as a hip, laid back…

Known for

Leave 'em Laughing — Self (archive footage)2020
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped — Self (archive footage)2018
Batman & Robin — Snow Miser (archive sound) (uncredited)1997
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1991
Rented Lips — Charlie Slater1988
Maid to Order — Stan Starkey1987
Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues — Self1987
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 12 — Self1987
The Making of Captain EO — Self1986
The Tommy Chong Roast1986

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Canada
Active from: 1998-08-08

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Discography

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners: 443
Total plays: 1,952

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Dick
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Buffalo
Place of death: San Diego
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: English language
Image: Dick Shawn 1964.JPG

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cause of death: myocardial infarction
date of birth: 1924-12-01
date of death: 1987-04-17
manner of death: natural causes
Commons category: Dick Shawn
place of burial: Hillside Memorial Park
start of work period: 1956-00-00

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