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Sebastian Shaw was a stage actor, film actor and writer. Sebastian Shaw was born on May 29, 1905 in Norfolk, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on December 23, 1994, at the age of 89. Notable works include Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.
My Take
Here's a name most people don't know but a face — well, a face they absolutely do know. Sebastian Shaw was a consummate British stage actor who spent seven decades honing his craft in theatre, film, and television, writing novels and poetry on the side, because apparently that's just what serious English actors did back then. But the moment that burned him into cinema history came in Return of the Jedi, when Darth Vader's helmet finally comes off and you see the broken, dying man underneath — that was Shaw, in his late seventies, delivering one of the most emotionally loaded reveals in blockbuster history with barely any dialogue. He passed away in 1994 at 89, and I find something quietly beautiful about a Norfolk-born classical actor becoming immortal through science fiction.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sebastian Shaw
- Name (Japanese)
- セバスチャン・ショウ
- Reading
- せばすちゃん・しょう
- Born
- May 29, 1905 – December 23, 1994
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / writer / poet / television actor
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi |
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sebastian Shaw born?
Born May 29, 1905.
When did Sebastian Shaw die?
Died December 23, 1994, aged 89.
Where was Sebastian Shaw from?
Sebastian Shaw was from Norfolk, United Kingdom.
What did Sebastian Shaw do?
Sebastian Shaw worked as stage actor, film actor, writer, poet, television actor.
What was Sebastian Shaw known for?
Notable works include Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.
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