Reviews for Martin Shaw The Biography

The average rating for Martin Shaw The Biography based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-02-25 00:00:00 Kris Adamson This was an amazing read! My Wife managed to locate this book for me at the local Library, and thought that it may be of interest to me due to Martin Shaw's role within The Professionals. She was absolutely right! Prior to reading to this book; I was aware that Martin Shaw had played celebrated roles as Judge John Deed; The Chief and Doyle, but the breadth of Martin Shaw's talents transcend this base-level acknowledgement of his talents. This book makes this readily apparent. Despite being best known as "TV tough guy Ray Doyle", this single creation arguably provided more artistic and practical difficulties than any other role that Martin Shaw portayed both before and after The Professionals had run it's course. Indeed, the book provided an intriguing insight into the man behind astonishing stage and TV successes from portrayals of Elvis Presley; Banquo, and Captain Scott. The underlying narrative revealed someone of great depth and belief troubled in some ways by his astounding success in The Professionals which led to concerns over typecasting. The central narrative provided an insight into Martin Shaw as a man, and through interviews, the Authors create an inriguing image of a man with profound spiritual beliefs; a sense of conviction in political and social affairs, and an incredible self-awareness which facilitates sanity and stability. This was a satisfying and worthwhile read and demonstrates that there is much more to Martin Shaw than Ray Doyle.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-04-04 00:00:00 Michael Uhlman I love this man!!! Such a calm, gentle, gentleman. A huge star with such little ego - and that is so rare. Everything I have ever seen him in led me to assume that he was what you would call a true English Gentleman. And his bio verify s that. Well written and easy to hear Martin's lovely accented voice coming through the pages. He is a very down to earth family man who loves his planes almost as much as his acting :) I found this bio to be easy to read, a page turner and refreshing - in that you don't have to troll through all the drugs, sex, rock n roll stuff that fills the pages of other stars bios. An absolute must for any fan and even the curious.