John Shaw

Biography

John Shaw was born on August 5, 1970 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Watchmen (2009), The Core (2003) and If I Stay (2014).

Career Overview

John Shaw has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Diary of a Wimpy Kid with 2 titles. Signature works include The Meeting, The Foursome, Murder for Sale. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

57

Birth Date

1970-08-05 00:00:00

Birth Place

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Known For

• 

  The Meeting
• 

  The Foursome
• 

  Murder for Sale
• 

  Mr. Write
• 

  Courage
• 

  Alien Incursion

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2 titles)
• Three Wise Men Collection (1 titles)
• Hannah Swensen Mysteries Collection (1 titles)
• Maneater (1 titles)
• Hollow Man (1 titles)
• Happy Gilmore (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Karen Lam (4 collaborations)
• Andy Stockman (2 collaborations)
• Kelly A. Morris (2 collaborations)
• Victoria Angell (2 collaborations)
• Gregor Phillips (2 collaborations)
• Candice Elzinga (2 collaborations)
• Jack Nasser (2 collaborations)
• Jeffery Scott Lando (2 collaborations)
• Michael Yueng (1 collaborations)
• Nick Perry (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (54 credits)

  • Armageddon Road

    Wade

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Hunting Party

    - Tom Beecher (2025) ... Mr. Jacobs actor actors
    2025
  • Stick

    - The Birdie Machine (2025) ... Golf Proctor actor actors
    2025
  • Murder for Sale

    Max

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Alert: Missing Persons Unit

    - Chase (2025) ... Antonio actor actors
    2023
  • The Irrational

    - The Barnum Effect (2023) ... Dale Newhouse actor actors
    2023
  • Three Wise Men and a Baby

    William

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Surface

    - The Myth of California (2022) ... Neurologist actor actors
    2022
  • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Til Death Do Us Part

    Bernard Poole

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Batwoman

    - Power (2021) ... Parole Board Official actor actors
    2019
  • Christmas Joy

    Phil Finnegan

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Tully

    Doctor

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • A Million Little Things

    - grand canyon (2019) ... Christopher actor actors
    2018
  • The Good Doctor

    - The Lea Show (2022) ... Vincent actor actors
    2017
  • Mr. Write

    Zev

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Chesapeake Shores

    - Forward to the Past (2018) ... Bert Marcus actor actors

    - All Our Tomorrows (2018) ... Bert Marcus actor actors

    - It's Just Business (2018) ... Bert Marcus actor actors

    - Secrets, Lies and School Supplies (2017) ... Bert Marcus actor actors
    2016
  • DC's Legends of Tomorrow

    - Return of the Mack (2017) ... Coroner actor actors
    2016
  • Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery

    Paul

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • If I Stay

    Music Aficionado

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • When Calls the Heart

    - Blessings (2026) ... Herman Trockmorton actor actors
    2014
  • Embrace of the Vampire

    Groundskeeper

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Meeting

    David

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • End of the World

    Dr. Cochran

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Company You Keep

    DMV Source

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

    Mr. Draybick

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Arrow

    - Betrayal (2013) ... George Wolfman actor actors
    2012
  • Finding a Family

    Chuck

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Gone

    Borden

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

    Mr. Draybick

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Human Target

    - The Wife's Tale (2010) ... Harrison actor actors
    2010
  • Courage

    Justin Vale

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Come Dance at My Wedding

    Mason Brown

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Ogre

    Giles

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Watchmen

    Doug Roth

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Wyvern

    Chief Dawson

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Stargate Universe

    - Seizure (2011) ... Administrator actor actors
    2009
  • V

    - Serpent's Tooth (2011) ... Will Mabyee actor actors
    2009
  • NYC: Tornado Terror

    Brackett

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Ace of Hearts

    Frank Burgess

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Fringe

    - Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver. (2010) ... Medical Examiner actor actors
    2008
  • The Last Mimzy

    Dr. Rose

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Alien Incursion

    Claude

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Hollow Man II

    Dr. Devin Villiers

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Foursome

    Cameron Towers

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Psych

    - The Spellingg Bee (2006) ... Replacement Spellmaster actor actors
    2006
  • Hush

    Dr. Mirvis

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Supernatural

    - The Real Ghostbusters (2009) ... Hotel Manager actor actors

    - Long-Distance Call (2008) ... Ben Waters actor actors
    2005
  • Stargate Atlantis

    - The Game (2006) ... Garth actor actors
    2004
  • The Core

    FBI Agent - Rat's Apartment

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • The Dead Zone

    - Precipitate (2003) ... Bookstore Manager actor actors
    2002
  • Smallville

    - Ageless (2005) ... Cave Scientist actor actors

    - Legacy (2004) ... Cave Scientist actor actors
    2001
  • Stargate SG-1

    - Descent (2002) ... Dr. Friesen actor actors
    1997
  • Happy Gilmore

    Daniel Lafferty

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Family of Strangers

    Bill Curtis

    actor

    actors
    1993

• directing (3 credits)

  • Fu*king Idiots

    script supervisor

    directing
    2020
  • Kiribati? Here We Are

    director

    directing
    1980
  • Independence for Fiji

    director

    directing
    1970