- Shaw is patron of the Hillside Animal Sanctuary at Frettenham, Norfolk, England. This was founded in 1995 to help and campaign for animals in need and to bring public awareness to the millions of animals suffering every day in the intensive factory farming industry.
- Turned down an offer to audition for the role of James Bond in the late 1970s.
- The episode of The New Avengers (1976) in which he appeared was the first time he and Lewis Collins starred together. They later went on to star in the The Professionals (1977).
- Turned down the lead role on the television series The Equalizer (1985). The part was ultimately played by Edward Woodward.
- Blocked repeats of The Professionals (1977) until the mid-1990s.
- Has a negative opinion of the British press.
- Dislikes giving interviews or discussing his private life.
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1996 Tony Award as Best Actor (Play) for Oscar Wilde's "An Ideal Husband."
- Lived in the Erdington district of Birmingham.
- Moved to London when 18.
- Girlfriend: Karen De Silva, nicknamed Kaz.
- Considered for Col. Colin Caine and Roger Derebridge in Lifeforce (1985).
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