Robert Shaye

Robert Shaye: Biography in Details

Who is Robert Shaye?

Robert Shaye is an American businessman, director, actor, film producer, writer, and founder of New Line Cinema.

New Line film production studio has given many blockbusters such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and The Lord of the Rings. Later in 2008, New Line Film production studio merged with Warner Bros. Pictures.

Robert Shaye- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

Robert Kenneth Shaye popularly known as Robert Shaye was born on 4th March 1939, in Michigan, United States of America. The famous Hollywood movie producer-director was born into a Jewish family in Detroit, Michigan. Shaye was the child of Dorothy and Max Mendle Shaye who was a supermarket owner and an artist.

83 years old, Robert Shaye has a sister Linda Shaye. Linda Shaye is popularly known as Lin Shaye who is also an actress. Two siblings spent their childhood together sharing a lot of memories together.

Shaye completed his high school graduation from Detroit’s Mumford High School. Later he completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan and a J.D. degree from Columbia Law School. Despite having 2 degrees he didn’t stop. He enrolled in the University of Michigan and graduated as a Fulbright Scholar.

Robert Shaye- Professional Life, Careers

The famous producer, director, and actor Robert Shaye began his career with the production house named New Line Cinema in 1967. Later in 1983, he released his film Alone in Dark from his own production house.

His production house gave us six successful film series A Nightmare on Elm Street from 1984 to 1991 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1987.  Blockbuster trilogy of Lord of the Rings and The Conjuring series are the product of Robert Shaye’s production house.

Shaye directed his first movie in 1991 A Book of Love. He has also acted in many movies as Lecturer Bartender and ticket seller in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. Robert also played a role as Bert Shuster in the Festival in Cannes (2001).

Apart from his production house, he has executively produced Who is Killing the Stuntmen? (1987), Polyester (1991), and The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988).

Shaye’s production house grew and later became a film studio. In 2008,  New Line Cinema merged with Warner Bros. Entertainment, and currently, it works as a division of Motion Pictures under the label of Warner Bros.

Robert Shaye- Net worth, Salary

The famous Hollywood movie producer who has given a lot of blockbusters like Lord of the Rings and the Conjuring series is one the most successful person in his field. His The Lord of the Rings Trilogy made nearly $3 billion worldwide.

As of 2023, Robert Shaye’s estimated net worth is $4.66 Million.

Robert Shaye- Rumors, Controversy

Robert Shaye has not engaged in any controversy. He has always kept his focus on his work and has quite well managed his professional life. There are no rumors and controversies spreading out on social media.

Body Features- Height, Weight

Robert Shaye is a tall man who measures about 5 feet 10 inches. His body weight, shoe size, and other description are unknown.

At the age of 83, the actor is still fit and healthy. His white hair clearly shows his old age but still, it suits his personality and has dashing look.

Social Media

Robert Shaye famously known as Bob Shaye in the movie industry is not active on any social media platforms. We checked Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter but couldn’t find his accounts.

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