John Shaw
Known for
John Shaw is, by now, a veteran Canadian actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. Among all the titles, 'Watchmen' is the one that reached the widest audience. He also turns up in 'If I Stay'. The first screen credit dates from 1993. If the filmography has a home genre, it is sci-fi. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 46 titles.
John Shaw
21 Movies
25 Series
John Shaw is, by now, a veteran Canadian actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. Among all the titles, 'Watchmen' is the one that reached the widest audience. He also turns up in 'If I Stay'. The first screen credit dates from 1993. If the filmography has a home genre, it is sci-fi. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 46 titles.
Movies
Plays FBI Agent - Rat's Apartment
The Core
2003
Plays Doug Roth
Watchmen
2009
Plays Daniel Lafferty
Happy Gilmore
1996
Plays Mr. Draybick
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
2012
Plays Music Aficionado
If I Stay
2014
Plays Mr. Draybick
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
2011
Plays DMV Source
The Company You Keep
2012
Plays Doctor
Tully
2018
Plays Dr. Devin Villiers
Hollow Man II
2006
Plays Dr. Rose
The Last Mimzy
2007
Plays Dr. Cochran
End of the World
2013
Plays Frank Burgess
Ace of Hearts
2008
Plays Prosecutor
Helen
2009
Plays Brackett
NYC: Tornado Terror
2008
Plays Justin Vale
Courage
2009
Plays Cameron Towers
The Foursome
2006
Plays Claude
Alien Incursion
2006
Plays Groundskeeper
Embrace of the Vampire
2013
TV Shows
Plays Bert Marcus
Chesapeake Shores
2016
Plays Hotel Manager
Supernatural
2005
Plays Cave Scientist
Smallville
2001
Plays Dale Newhouse
The Irrational
2023
Plays Golf Proctor
Stick
2025
Plays Will Mabyee
V
2009
Plays Coroner
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Plays Parole Board Official
Batwoman
2019
Plays Doctor
Tru Calling
2003
Plays Dr. Friesen
Stargate SG-1
1997
Plays Vincent
The Good Doctor
2017
Plays Christopher
A Million Little Things
2018
Plays Replacement Spellmaster
Psych
2006
Plays Administrator
Stargate Universe
2009
Plays Garth
Stargate Atlantis
2004
Plays Medical Examiner
Fringe
2008
Plays George Wolfman
Arrow
2012
Plays Bookstore Manager
The Dead Zone
2002
Plays Mr. Jacobs
The Hunting Party
2025
Plays Antonio
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
2023
Plays Harrison
Human Target
2010
Plays Lab Coat
John Doe
2002
Plays Gus
Reaper
2007
Plays Neurologist
Surface
2022
Plays Herman Trockmorton
When Calls the Heart
2014
Latest Trailers
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Armageddon Road
Full Filmography
Armageddon Road
Wade
2026
Film
Stick
Golf Proctor · 1 episode
2025–
TV
The Hunting Party
Mr. Jacobs · 1 episode
2025–
TV
The Irrational
Dale Newhouse · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Murder for Sale
Max
2023
Film
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
Antonio · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Surface
Neurologist · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Batwoman
Parole Board Official · 1 episode
2019–
TV
A Million Little Things
Christopher · 1 episode
2018–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Shaw and where are they from?
John Shaw is 56 years old, born on August 5, 1970 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of John Shaw?
John Shaw is best known for roles in Watchmen, If I Stay, Happy Gilmore.
How many movies has John Shaw been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), John Shaw has appeared in 21 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was John Shaw's first movie?
The career of John Shaw began with Family of Strangers (1993).
What is John Shaw's most recent movie or series?
John Shaw's most recent release is Armageddon Road, which premiered on April 16, 2026.
What TV shows has John Shaw appeared in?
On television, John Shaw has appeared in The Good Doctor, Supernatural, Arrow, Smallville.
John Shaw
1970-08-05 · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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).