Cyril Shaps

Cyril Shaps

actor

Cyril Shaps was born on Oct 13, 1923 in UK. Cyril Shaps's big-screen debut came with Cairo Road directed by David MacDonald in 1950, strarring Apartment Owner (uncredited). Cyril Shaps is known for The Pianist directed by Roman Polanski, Adrien Brody stars as Wladyslaw Szpilman and Emilia Fox as Dorota. The upcoming new movie Cyril Shaps plays is The Pianist which will be released on Mar 28, 2003.

The son of a tailor, Cyril studied at the London School of Broadcasting aged 12 years. His first professional appearance, at 12, came on Radio Lyons and Radio Luxembourg in such commercials as O.K. Sauce and Quaker Oats. After demob from the Army, he enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art which was followed by Guildford rep and the West End. He worked in Hollywood for two years with Radio Netherland as English announcer,scriptwriter and producer of programmes. Then came BBC Radio Drama Rep. for two years (1952 - 54). Cyril, whose forebearers were Polish, was the father of three children, Michael, Simon and Sarah.

  • Birthday

    Oct 13, 1923
  • Place of Birth

    Highbury, London, England, UK

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