- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEric Stanley Taylor
- Nickname
- Whispering Grass
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Shaw Taylor was born on October 26, 1924 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for The Medusa Touch (1978), More Than Robbery (1958) and The Silver Sword (1957). He was married to Ianette (Jane) Rose McKay. He died on March 17, 2015 in Totland, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
- SpouseIanette (Jane) Rose McKay(1948 - 2008) (her death, 1 child)
- His catchphrase "Keep 'Em Peeled" was from the spin-off of Police 5 aimed at younger viewers called Junior Police 5. The reason the show was called Police 5 was because it only lasted 5 minutes! Featuring him in a small studio with occasional stills, it was far removed from the hi-tech, fast paced Crimewatch: UK.
- He is survived by his partner Shirley.
- His father worked for the Gas Light and Coke Company and his mother was employed in the local box factory.
- Served in the RAF prior to training at RADA.
- Presented in 1972 a series of short public information films for Tyne Tees Television urging drivers to fasten their seat belts for the sake of their families with the slogan "Your Safety is Their Security".
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