
Robert Shaye
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- March 3, 1939
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography

High in the Clouds 2027
Producer

Remembering Wes Craven: His Life, Legacy and Nightmares 2026
as Self (archive footage)

Space Oddity 2023
Executive Producer

Night Teeth 2021
Executive Producer

AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis 2020
as Self

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault 2020
as (archive footage)

Searching for Mr. Rugoff 2019
as Self

Ambition 2019
Director, Producer

Haunting on Fraternity Row 2018
Executive Producer

When the Bough Breaks 2016
Producer

Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau 2014
as Self

The Last Impresario 2014
as Self

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th 2013
as Self

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones 2013
Executive Producer

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy 2010
as Self

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010
Executive Producer

The Golden Compass 2007
Executive Producer

The Roots of 'Hairspray' 2007
as Self

Hairspray 2007
Executive Producer

The Last Mimzy 2007
Director, Executive Producer

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film 2006
as Self

Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ 2006
as Self

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream 2006
as Self

The House That Freddy Built 2006
as Self

Paw Prints and Baby Steps: On the Set of “Son of The Mask” 2005
as Self

Cartoon Logic 2005
as Self

Return to Edge City 2005
as Self

Cellular 2004
as Detective Looking Guy

Genesis: Development Hell 2004
as Self

Meet Bob Shaye 2004
as Self

Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre 2004
as Self

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003
Executive Producer

Freddy vs. Jason 2003
as Principal Shaye, Executive Producer

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 2002
Executive Producer

The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees 2002
as Self

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001
Executive Producer

Festival in Cannes 2001
as Bert Shuster

The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination" 2000
as Self, Thanks

Frequency 2000
Executive Producer

Divine Trash 2000
as Self

That Moment: Magnolia Diary 2000
as Self

Welcome to Primetime 1999
as Self

Wes Craven's New Nightmare 1994
as Robert Shaye, Executive Producer

Blink 1993
Executive Producer

The Nightmare Begins Again 1993
as Minister, Executive Producer

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 1993
as Interrogation Room Person (uncredited)

Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story 1991
as Self

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 1991
as Ticket Seller, Producer

Book of Love 1990
Director

Heart Condition 1990
Executive Producer

The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' 1989
Thanks

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child 1989
Producer

The Prince of Pennsylvania 1988
Executive Producer

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master 1988
as Lecturer, Producer

The Freddy Krueger Special 1988
Producer

Critters 2 1988
Executive Producer

Hairspray 1988
Executive Producer

Stranded 1987
Executive Producer

The Hidden 1987
Producer

My Demon Lover 1987
Producer

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 1987
Producer

Quiet Cool 1986
as Franklin, Producer

Critters 1986
Executive Producer

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge 1985
as Bartender (uncredited), Producer

A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984
Producer

The First Time 1983
Executive Producer

Xtro 1982
Executive Producer

Alone in the Dark 1982
Story, Producer

Polyester 1981
Executive Producer, Presenter

Stunts 1977
Scenario Writer, Executive Producer

The Best of the New York Erotic Film Festival 1972
Director
- On Fighting Witches
On Fighting Witches 1965
Director
- Image
Image 1964
Director
- Image
Image 1963
Director

Battle Flame 1959
as Lt. Norris
Credits from TMDB.