Andrew Shaw (rugby union)

Andrew Shaw (born 2 February 1989) is an Australian actor and former professional rugby union player.[1]

Andrew Shaw
Date of birth (1989-02-02) 2 February 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthBrisbane, Australia
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight109 kg (240 lb)
Notable relative(s)Tony Shaw (father)
Occupation(s)Actor / Filmmaker
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–10 Reds 4 (0)

Shaw is the son of former Wallabies captain Tony Shaw.[2]

A flanker, Shaw played for Brisbane club Brothers and played two seasons in the Super 14 with the Queensland Reds, debuting against the Crusaders in Christchurch, opposite Richie McCaw at openside flanker.[3]

Shaw is now an actor and had a lead role in the 2022 Liam Neeson film Blacklight.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
2022 Blacklight Jordan Lockhart

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 Hamish from the Northern Beaches Kayne 1 episode (Mini Series)
2017 600 Bottles of Wine Huw 1 episode
2017 The Secret Daughter Hot Guy 1 episode
2018 Resting Pitch Face Man-Bun 3 episodes
2018 Home and Away Matt 'Spider' Sullivan 1 episode
2018 Bite Club Vincent Stathlakos 1 episode (Mini Series)
2019 Les Norton Muscles 1 episode (Mini Series)
2020 Bondi Slayer Dylan 1 episode
2021 RFDS Xavier 1 episode
2023 NCIS: Sydney Stone 1 episode
2024 Nautilus Jiacomo Main cast

References

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  1. ^ Warren, Adrian (7 May 2010). "Reds' finals hopes take battering after collapse". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  2. ^ "New chapter in the Shaw legend". The Australian. 8 May 2009.
  3. ^ "Son of 'Crazy Eyes' to take on All Blacks skipper". The West Australian. 11 August 2009.
  4. ^ "Andrew Shaw - Biography". IMDb.
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