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Robert Shaye

Film Producer / Film Director / Actor / Screenwriter | * 03/03/1939 (85) | Detroit, Michigan (United States of America (USA))
Robert Kenneth Shaye (born March 4, 1939) is an American businessman, film producer, actor, director, and writer. Shaye is the founder of New Line Cinema, a film production studio that is most successful for distributing The Lord of the Rings film series, based on the classic fantasy novel of the same name by English author J. R. R. Tolkien and directed by New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson. He retired from New Line in 2008 after the studio merged with Warner Bros. Pictures. ()

Robert Kenneth Shaye (born March 3, 1939), often referred to as Bob Shaye, is an American businessman, film producer, director and actor. He is also the brother of actress Lin Shaye.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Horror | Comedies | Documentaries

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When a rare phenomenon gives police officer John Sullivan the chance to speak to his father, 30 years in the past, he takes the opportunity to prevent his dad's tragic death. After his actions inadver ...

Frequency

FSK: 12+ years

2000 | 3.6/5 | 1h 58min
Science Fiction, Thriller
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Two siblings begin to develop special talents after they find a mysterious box of toys, and soon their parents and even their teacher are drawn into a strange new world – and find a task ahead of th ...

The Last Mimzy

FSK: 6+ years

2007 | 3.1/5 | 1h 34min
Drama, Science Fiction, Adventure
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Two horror icons face off in this supernatural movie. Disfigured serial killer Freddy Krueger, who attacks his victims in their dreams, has lost much of his power since citizens of his town have becom ...

Freddy vs. Jason

FSK: 18+ years

2003 | 3.0/5 | 1h 37min
Horror
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A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world? ...

New Nightmare

FSK: 18+ years

1994 | 3.2/5 | 1h 52min
Horror, Mystery, Fantasy
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Movies with Robert Shaye as Actor(25)

as himself2019 Searching for Mr. Rugoff
as himself2014 Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's “Island of Dr. Moreau”
as Himself - Executive Producer2013 Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
as himself2010 Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
as himself2006 Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
2006 The House That Freddy Built
as himself2006 Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
as himself2006 Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
as himself2004 Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre
as Detective Looking Guy2004 Cellular
2004 Meet Bob Shaye
as Principal Shaye2003 Freddy vs. Jason
as himself2002 The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees
as Bert Shuster2001 Festival in Cannes
as himself1999 Welcome to Primetime
as himself1998 Divine Trash
as himself1994 New Nightmare
as Interrogation Room Person (uncredited)1993 National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
as Minister1993 The Nightmare Begins Again
as Ticket Seller1991 Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
as Lecturer1988 A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
as Franklin1986 Quiet Cool
as Bartender (uncredited)1985 A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
as Newsreader / KRGR Radio Announcer (voice, uncredited)1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street
as Lt. Norris1959 Battle Flame

Movies with Robert Shaye as Crew(38)

Production/Executive Producer2023 Space Oddity
Directing/Director2019 Ambition
Production/Executive Producer2018 Haunting on Fraternity Row
Production/Executive Producer2013 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Production/Executive Producer2007 The Golden Compass
Directing/Director2007 The Last Mimzy
Production/Executive Producer2007 The Last Mimzy
Production/Executive Producer2003 Freddy vs. Jason
Production/Executive Producer2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Production/Executive Producer2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Production/Executive Producer2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Production/Executive Producer2000 Frequency
Production/Executive Producer1994 New Nightmare
Production/Executive Producer1993 The Nightmare Begins Again
Production/Producer1991 Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Production/Associate Producer1990 Heart Condition
Directing/Director1990 Book of Love
Production/Producer1989 A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
Production/Producer1988 The Freddy Krueger Special
Production/Executive Producer1988 The Prince of Pennsylvania
Production/Executive Producer1988 Hairspray
Production/Producer1988 A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
Production/Executive Producer1988 Critters 2
Production/Executive Producer1987 Stranded
Production/Producer1987 The Hidden
Production/Producer1987 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Production/Producer1987 My Demon Lover
Production/Producer1986 Quiet Cool
Production/Executive Producer1986 Critters
Production/Producer1985 A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
Production/Producer1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street
Production/Executive Producer1982 Xtro
Production/Producer1982 Alone in the Dark
Writing/Story1982 Alone in the Dark
Production/Executive Producer1977 Stunts
Writing/Scenario Writer1977 Stunts
Directing/Director1965 On Fighting Witches
Directing/Director1963 Image

TV Shows/Series with Robert Shaye as Crew(2)

Production/Executive Producer2016 Shadowhunters
Production/Executive Producer1988 Freddy's Nightmares

Full Name: Robert Bob Shaye
Born: Friday, 03/03 1939 (March) in Detroit, Michigan (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 85 years + 46 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Mumford High School, University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, Columbia Law School
Other names for Robert Shaye (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Bob Shaye"
"L.E. Moko"
Robert Shaye frequently works together with these people:
Wes Craven (24x, Crew)
Sara Risher (19x, Crew)
Robert Englund (18x, Actor)
Peter Jackson (13x, Crew)
Rachel Talalay (12x, Crew)
Lin Shaye (11x, Actress)
Jeffrey Schwarz (10x, Crew)
Heather Langenkamp (8x, Actress)
Sean S. Cunningham (8x, Crew)
Jacques Haitkin (8x, Crew)
Alan Lee (8x, Crew)
Michael De Luca (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:97031, Added: 05/27/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024