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Robert Shaye
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Robert Shaye

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Born 1939 · Detroit, Michigan, USA · Active 1959–2023

Robert Kenneth Shaye  (born March 3, 1939), often referred to as Bob Shaye, is an American businessman, film producer, director and actor. He is also the brother of actress Lin Shaye.

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Freddy vs. Jason

Freddy vs. Jason

2003 ★ 6.0
as Principal Shaye

Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees return to terrorize the teenagers of Elm Street. Only this time, they're out to get each other, too.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
A Nightmare on Elm Street
1984
The Golden Compass (2007)
The Golden Compass
2007
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
2013

Filmography

89 credits
2020s 2 credits
2020
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis as Self
Movie ★ 6.5
2020
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault as (archive footage)
Movie
2010s 5 credits
2019
Searching for Mr. Rugoff as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
2014
Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau as Self
Movie ★ 6.7
2014
The Last Impresario as Self
Movie ★ 5.5
2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th as Self
Movie ★ 7.9
2010
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy as Self
Movie ★ 7.8
2000s 18 credits
2007
The Roots of 'Hairspray' as Self
Movie
2006
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream as Self
Movie ★ 6.3
2006
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film as Self
Movie ★ 6.8
2006
Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ as Self
Movie ★ 8.2
2006
The House That Freddy Built as Self
Movie ★ 6.0
2005
Return to Edge City as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2005
Cartoon Logic as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2005
Introducing Cameron Diaz as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2004
Cellular as Detective Looking Guy
Movie ★ 6.4
2004
Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2004
Meet Bob Shaye as Self
Movie ★ 9.0
2004
Genesis: Development Hell as Self
Movie
2003
Freddy vs. Jason● as Principal Shaye
Movie ★ 6.1
2002
The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2001
Festival in Cannes as Bert Shuster
Movie ★ 6.3
2000
The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination" as Self
Movie ★ 6.0
2000
Divine Trash as Self
Movie ★ 7.2
2000
That Moment: Magnolia Diary as Self
Movie ★ 7.7
1990s 6 credits
1999
Welcome to Primetime as Self
Movie ★ 9.0
1994
Wes Craven's New Nightmare as Robert Shaye
Movie ★ 6.5
1993
The Nightmare Begins Again as Minister
Movie ★ 6.2
1993
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 as Interrogation Room Person (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1991
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare as Ticket Seller
Movie ★ 5.3
1991
Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
1980s 3 credits
1988
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master as Lecturer
Movie ★ 5.9
1986
Quiet Cool as Franklin
Movie ★ 6.5
1985
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge as Bartender (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1950s 1 credit
1959
Battle Flame as Lt. Norris
Movie ★ 7.0
Crew Credits
2020s 3 credits
2027
High in the Clouds Producer
Movie
2023
Space Oddity Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.0
2021
Night Teeth Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.4
2010s 7 credits
2019
Ambition Director
Movie ★ 5.0
2019
Ambition Producer
Movie ★ 5.0
2018
Haunting on Fraternity Row Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.5
2016
When the Bough Breaks Producer
Movie ★ 5.8
2016
Shadowhunters Executive Producer
TV ★ 7.6
2013
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.4
2010
A Nightmare on Elm Street Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.5
2000s 10 credits
2007
The Last Mimzy Director
Movie ★ 6.3
2007
The Golden Compass Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.1
2007
Hairspray Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.7
2007
The Last Mimzy Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.3
2003
Freddy vs. Jason● Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.1
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Executive Producer
Movie ★ 8.5
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Executive Producer
Movie ★ 8.4
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Executive Producer
Movie ★ 8.4
2000
Frequency Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.3
2000
The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination" Thanks
Movie ★ 6.0
1990s 6 credits
1994
Wes Craven's New Nightmare Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.5
1993
The Nightmare Begins Again Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.2
1993
Blink Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.1
1991
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare Producer
Movie ★ 5.3
1990
Book of Love Director
Movie ★ 5.5
1990
Heart Condition Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.7
1980s 22 credits
1989
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child Producer
Movie ★ 5.4
1989
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' Thanks
Movie ★ 5.0
1988
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master Producer
Movie ★ 5.9
1988
The Freddy Krueger Special Producer
Movie ★ 7.5
1988
Hairspray Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.8
1988
The Prince of Pennsylvania Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.6
1988
Critters 2 Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.3
1988
Freddy's Nightmares Executive Producer
TV ★ 7.2
1987
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Producer
Movie ★ 6.7
1987
The Hidden Producer
Movie ★ 6.9
1987
Stranded Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.6
1987
My Demon Lover Producer
Movie ★ 5.3
1986
Critters Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.5
1986
Quiet Cool Producer
Movie ★ 6.5
1985
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge Producer
Movie ★ 5.8
1984
A Nightmare on Elm Street Producer
Movie ★ 7.3
1983
The First Time Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.0
1982
Xtro Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.7
1982
Alone in the Dark Story
Movie ★ 5.9
1982
Alone in the Dark Producer
Movie ★ 5.9
1981
Polyester Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.0
1981
Polyester Presenter
Movie ★ 7.0
1970s 3 credits
1977
Stunts Scenario Writer
Movie ★ 5.3
1977
Stunts Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.3
1972
The Best of the New York Erotic Film Festival Director
Movie ★ 5.0
1960s 3 credits
1965
On Fighting Witches Director
Movie ★ 10.0
1964
Image Director
Movie
1963
Image Director
Movie ★ 7.0