Michael James Shaw (born September 16, 1986) is an American actor and writer from New York City. He is best known for his recurring role as FBI Agent Daryl/"Mike" in the TV series Limitless.[1] Shaw has also had a recurring role in Constantine as Papa Midnite and had a role in several shorts like Don-o-mite and Today _ _ cks. He also had a small role in Roots as Marcellus.[2] Shaw portrayed Corvus Glaive in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.[3]
Michael James Shaw | |
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| Born | September 16, 1986 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Howard University (BFA) Juilliard School (MFA) |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
Early life
editShaw's very first starring role was as the Big Bad Wolf in his Kindergarten production of The Three Piggy Opera at Madison Street School of Basics Plus in Ocala, Florida. Shaw graduated from Vanguard High School in 2005. Upon graduating from High School, Shaw spent his undergraduate years at Howard University. He then took a masters program at Juilliard School.[4]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Wiener-Dog | Fantasy | |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | Corvus Glaive | Motion capture and voice |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Wire | Homeless Man | Uncredited |
| 2011 | Today _ _ cks | Carter | Short film |
| 2012 | Brutus | Caesar | Short film |
| 2012 | Lispenard | Samba | Short film |
| 2014 | Don-o-mite | Don-o-mite | Short film |
| 2014 | Roulette | Jason | Short film; also writer |
| 2014–2015 | Constantine | Papa Midnite | 3 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Limitless | FBI Agent Daryl / "Mike" | 14 episodes |
| 2016 | Roots | Marcellus | Episode: "Part 3" |
| 2016 | Desire in New York | Jay | Television film |
| 2017 | Bull | FBI Agent Rick Jarvis | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Blue Bloods | Ronald Lloyd: Warrior Kings Gang Boss | Episode: "In and Out" |
| 2019–2022 | Blood & Treasure | Aiden Shaw | Main role |
| 2019 | The Enemy Within | Desmond Visser | 2 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | The Walking Dead | Michael Mercer | 15 episodes |
| 2024 | Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist | Lamar | 7 episodes |
| 2025 | Twisted Metal | TBA | Recurring role |
References
edit- ^ Raftery, Liz (February 9, 2016). "Exclusive Limitless Sneak Peek: Brian Gets a New Bodyguard". TVGuide. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ FIENBERG, DANIEL (November 7, 2014). "Interview: 'Constantine' guest star Michael James Shaw on bringing Papa Midnite to TV". HitFix. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ Eisenberg, Eric (April 22, 2018). "We Know Who Is Playing Corvus Glaive In Avengers: Infinity War". Cinema Blend. Archived from the original on April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ Allen, Rick (November 6, 2014). "Vanguard High grad Michael James Shaw is villain in 'Constantine'". Ocala. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
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