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John Shaw

John Shaw

Actor · Born August 5, 1970 (56) · 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).

Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 5, 1970 (56)
From
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Works as
Actor
Titles
55 on MovieCove · 63 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 17% in 30 days

What are John Shaw's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Bonds.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 15th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 15th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 4th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 30th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
33%
Bonds
27%
Self
18%
Morality
17%
Society
2%
Power
2%
Survival6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 4 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 11 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 6 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
2 of 3
Shadow
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Warm
5
Melancholic
5
Hopeful
4
Absurd
4
Other
9

How their films linger

Feel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch John Shaw's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 46 of their 55 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (16).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for John Shaw's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

63 credits, 55 with a MovieCove page.

  • Armageddon Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Wade

  • Stick(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Golf Proctor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • The Hunting Party(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Jacobs

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • The Irrational(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Dale Newhouse

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Murder for Sale(2023)

    as Max

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Alert(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Antonio

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Three Wise Men and a Baby(2022)

    as William

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Surface(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Neurologist

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Til Death Do Us Part(2021)

    as Bernard Poole

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Fu*king Idiots (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Script Supervisor

  • Batwoman(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Parole Board Official

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • Christmas Joy(2018)

    as Phil Finnegan

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • A Million Little Things(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Christopher

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Tully(2018)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Violentia(2018)

    as Peter Wyatt

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • The Good Doctor(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Vincent

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Mr. Write(2016)

    as Zev

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Chesapeake Shores(2016)

    Show 4 episodes · as Bert Marcus

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Legends of Tomorrow(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Coroner

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery(2015)

    as Paul

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • If I Stay(2014)

    as Music Aficionado

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • When Calls the Heart(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Herman Trockmorton

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Embrace of the Vampire(2013)

    as Groundskeeper

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • The Meeting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as David

  • End of the World(2013)

    as Dr. Cochran

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The Company You Keep(2012)

    as DMV Source

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Arrow(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as George Wolfman

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days(2012)

    as Mr. Draybick

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Finding a Family(2011)

    as Chuck

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Gone(2011)

    as Borden

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules(2011)

    as Mr. Draybick

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Human Target(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Harrison

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Helen(2009)

    as Prosecutor

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • V(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Will Mabyee

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Stargate Universe(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Administrator

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Courage(2009)

    as Justin Vale

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Come Dance at My Wedding(2009)

    as Mason Brown

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Ogre(2008)

    as Giles

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Watchmen(2009)

    as Doug Roth

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Wyvern(2009)

    as Chief Dawson

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • NYC: Tornado Terror(2008)

    as Brackett

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Fringe(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Medical Examiner

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Ace of Hearts(2008)

    as Frank Burgess

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Free Style(2008)

    as Sheriff Bud Williams

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Reaper(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Gus

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Last Mimzy(2007)

    as Dr. Rose

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Alien Incursion(2006)

    as Claude

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Psych(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Replacement Spellmaster

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Hollow Man II(2006)

    as Dr. Devin Villiers

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • The Foursome(2006)

    as Cameron Towers

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Supernatural(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Ben Waters · as Hotel Manager

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Hush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Dr. Mirvis

  • Stargate: Atlantis(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Garth

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Tru Calling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Doctor

  • The Core(2003)

    as FBI Agent - Rat's Apartment

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • John Doe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Lab Coat

  • The Dead Zone(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Bookstore Manager

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Smallville(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Cave Scientist

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Stargate SG-1(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Friesen

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Happy Gilmore(1996)

    as Daniel Lafferty

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Family of Strangers(1993)

    as Bill Curtis

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Kiribati? Here We Are (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Director

  • Independence for Fiji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Director

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 61 titles from 1970 to 2026; peak year 2008.

Biggest box office

Free Style (2008)

$716K worldwide

Highest rated

End of the World (2013)

Midcredits 17th

Film career

19702026

Peak 2008 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting58 of 61: 58 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score58thDirecting2 of 61: 2 only directing, 0 with another roleOther crew1 of 61: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s1 · crew1980s1 · crew1990s3 · acting2000s25 · acting2010s21 · acting2020s10 · 9 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 17th · top billed in 0% of 20 roles
9611

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do John Shaw's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 51st percentile, the median of all 32; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 15th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

15thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

14thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 55 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up19
  • 50th to 74th14
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 55 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser25
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

Free Style (2008)

96th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Watchmen (2009)

Midcredits 92nd · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 50/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 29. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does John Shaw work with?

People who share at least 2 of John Shaw's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Steven R. Monroe shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers