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Robert Shaye

Production

Robert Shaye

Born March 3, 1939 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

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.

Known For

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001 · Executive Producer

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003 · Executive Producer

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002 · Executive Producer

A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street

1984 · Producer

The Golden Compass

The Golden Compass

2007 · Executive Producer

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

2013 · Executive Producer

A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street

2010 · Executive Producer

Freddy vs. Jason

Freddy vs. Jason

2003 · Principal Shaye

Freddy vs. Jason

Freddy vs. Jason

2003 · Executive Producer

Hairspray

Hairspray

2007 · Executive Producer

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge

1985 · Bartender (uncredited)

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge

1985 · Producer

Production

High in the Clouds

High in the Clouds

2027 · Producer

Space Oddity

Space Oddity

2023 · Executive Producer

Night Teeth

Night Teeth

2021 · Executive Producer

Haunting on Fraternity Row

Haunting on Fraternity Row

2018 · Executive Producer

When the Bough Breaks

When the Bough Breaks

2016 · Producer

Shadowhunters

Shadowhunters

2016 · Executive Producer

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

2013 · Executive Producer

A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street

2010 · Executive Producer

The Golden Compass

The Golden Compass

2007 · Executive Producer

Hairspray

Hairspray

2007 · Executive Producer

Freddy vs. Jason

Freddy vs. Jason

2003 · Executive Producer

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003 · Executive Producer

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002 · Executive Producer

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001 · Executive Producer

Frequency

Frequency

2000 · Executive Producer

Wes Craven's New Nightmare

Wes Craven's New Nightmare

1994 · Executive Producer

The Nightmare Begins Again

The Nightmare Begins Again

1993 · Executive Producer

Blink

Blink

1993 · Executive Producer

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

1991 · Producer

Heart Condition

Heart Condition

1990 · Executive Producer

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

1989 · Producer

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

1988 · Producer

The Freddy Krueger Special

The Freddy Krueger Special

1988 · Producer

Hairspray

Hairspray

1988 · Executive Producer

Directing

Ambition

Ambition

2019 · Director

The Last Mimzy

The Last Mimzy

2007 · Director

Book of Love

Book of Love

1990 · Director

The Best of the New York Erotic Film Festival

The Best of the New York Erotic Film Festival

1972 · Director

On Fighting Witches

On Fighting Witches

1965 · Director

Image

1964 · Director

Image

1963 · Director

Writing

Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark

1982 · Story

Stunts

Stunts

1977 · Scenario Writer

Crew

The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination"

The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination"

2000 · Thanks

The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'

The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'

1989 · Thanks

Acting

AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis

AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis

2020 · Self

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

2020 · (archive footage)

Searching for Mr. Rugoff

Searching for Mr. Rugoff

2019 · Self

Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau

Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau

2014 · Self

The Last Impresario

The Last Impresario

2014 · Self

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

2013 · Self

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

2010 · Self

The Roots of 'Hairspray'

The Roots of 'Hairspray'

2007 · Self

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

2006 · Self

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

2006 · Self

Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

2006 · Self

The House That Freddy Built

The House That Freddy Built

2006 · Self

Return to Edge City

Return to Edge City

2005 · Self

Cartoon Logic

Cartoon Logic

2005 · Self

Introducing Cameron Diaz

Introducing Cameron Diaz

2005 · Self

Paw Prints and Baby Steps: On the Set of “Son of The Mask”

Paw Prints and Baby Steps: On the Set of “Son of The Mask”

2005 · Self

Cellular

Cellular

2004 · Detective Looking Guy

Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre

Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre

2004 · Self

Meet Bob Shaye

Meet Bob Shaye

2004 · Self

Genesis: Development Hell

Genesis: Development Hell

2004 · Self

Freddy vs. Jason

Freddy vs. Jason

2003 · Principal Shaye

The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees

The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees

2002 · Self

Festival in Cannes

Festival in Cannes

2001 · Bert Shuster

The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination"

The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination"

2000 · Self