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Do you remember "Jaws"? This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the movie thriller!
"You're gonna need a bigger boat..." That infamous line, spoken by Roy Scheider to Robert Shaw, AKA Captain Quint, was but one of so many memorable moments that kept audiences on the edge of their seats, and out of the water during the summer of 1975.
Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore welcome author Christopher Shaw Myers, Robert Shaw's nephew, whose new book, Robert Shaw: An Actor's Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond presents the first narrative biography of the acclaimed stage and screen actor. Delivering unique perspectives on Shaw's extraordinary life and artistic journey, the iconic star of Steven Spielberg’s "Jaws," comes boisterously to life in this up-close and personal biography that reveals the brilliant actor, esteemed playwright, prize-winning novelist, and loving family man.
In the book, Myers explores the forces that shaped a dynamic personality—including Robert’s indomitable mother; his deeply troubled father; and Robert’s activist sister, Joanna, with whom Robert shared an unbreakable bond. Out of the traumatic events of their childhood in the Orkney Islands and Cornwall, Mrs. Shaw pushed her children to pursue their dreams. For Robert, that dream was acting and writing.
Don't miss this jaw-dropping opportunity to dive deep into the legacy of the man who famously hunted the ocean's most terrifying predator!
About the Author
Christopher Shaw Myers grew up listening to the stories told by his colorful uncle, Robert Shaw, and other family members. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, he attended Trinity College, where he double majored in English Literature and Mathematics, and Columbia University, where he received a master’s in business administration.
After a 30-year career in the hi-tech field, he delved deeper into his family’s history to explore the magic that Robert and his siblings cultivated in their lives. Chris lives in Fairfield County, Connecticut.