Anthony Pullen Shaw is a renowned name in Hollywood, also known as the son of Angela Lansbury and Peter Shaw. Here’s all we know about him.
Anthony Pullen Shaw is one of many celebrity children who followed in his parent’s footsteps immediately after he came of age. However, he is one of the few who made it big and has built his legacy to be just as great as his parents.
What do we know about this Hollywood veteran? Keep reading to find out.
Who Is Anthony Pullen Shaw?
Anthony Pullen Shaw is a renowned American actor, director, producer, and TV personality in Hollywood. He first came into the limelight as the son of the late famous actress Angela Lansbury and her husband, Peter Shaw.
The celebrity son was born on January 7, 1952, and is now 71 years old as of 2023. Just like most children of prominent actors, Anthony was born in Los Angeles, California, with his birth name “Anthony Peter Shaw.”
Anthony has spent most of his life in Los Angeles and still resides there. In his early years, he completed his primary education in his hometown and then went to a prestigious college to further his studies. The exact names of these schools are undisclosed, but it is clear that he is a well-educated man.
Anthony was not the only child of his parents. He has two siblings, a sister and a half-brother. His much younger sister is named Deidre Angela Shaw, while his stepbrother is David Shaw.
The multitalented Hollywood star is a strong Christian who believes in the church’s teachings.
Anthony Pullen Shaw’s Wife, Lee Speer Webster
The Hollywood icon has shared some of his personal life with the public over the years while keeping the majority of it very private. He tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Lee Speer Webster, on May 30, 1980, and the couple has been enjoying marital bliss since then.
Known to keep most of his private life away from the media, Anthony has not revealed much about his wife, Lee. Only her name is known, and she can be seen when the couple steps out together.
Anthony and Lee’s union has been blessed three times with children. On March 30, 1983, the couple became first-time parents when they welcomed their first son, Peter John Shaw.
Not long after, they made Peter a big brother when his younger sister and the only female child of the couple, Katherine Beeson Shaw, was born on June 12, 1985. The couple had their last child, Ian Lansbury, on April 19, 1989, when the movie director was 37.
Anthony Pullen Shaw’s Movies
Anthony is a man of many talents. His career in Hollywood was not secluded to one niche, and thanks to his multifaceted nature, he had a successful run in Hollywood not only as an actor but also as a director, TV personality, and film producer.
As seen on his IMDB profile, he first debuted his acting career in 1977 in the movie “A Bridge Too Far.” Later that same year, Anthony was featured in the Hollywood blockbuster “The Spy Who Loved Me,” and it was up from there for the actor.
He is credited as an actor, a director, and a producer in some of his movies. His credited roles and works are listed below.
Movies
- A Bridge Too Far as U.S. Captain – 1977
- The Spy Who Loved Me as U.S.S. Wayne Crewman (as Anthony Pullen) – 1977
- Cuba as Spencer – 1979
- North Sea Hijack as Ackerman – 1980
- He Knows You’re Alone as Detective – 1980
TV Series
- The Martian Chronicles as Edward Black – 1980
- Tales of the Unexpected as Smith (as Anthony Shaw) – 1981
- World War III as Lt. Ed Spector – 1982
- The Jigsaw Man as Matthews – 1983
Anthony Pullen Shaw’s Director Credits:
- Mrs. ‘Arris Goes to Paris TV movie – 1992
- Murder, She Wrote – TV series, 68 episodes – 1987–1996
- Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest – TV movie – 1997
- The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax – TV movie – 1999
Anthony Pullen Shaw’s Producer Credits:
- Murder, She Wrote: The Celtic Riddle as supervising producer – 2003
- Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man as supervising producer – 2001
- Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For – supervising producer 2000
- Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest as producer – 1997
The Hollywood veteran continues living a quiet life with his family in Los Angeles, outside the media’s gaze, and enjoying a fulfilled life.
