Charles Montague Discombe Sparrow (23 March 1882 – 6 February 1968), known by his stage name C. Montague Shaw, was an Australian character actor, often appearing in small supporting parts in more than 150 films. Many of his roles were uncredited.

C. Montague Shaw
Shaw in Zorro's Fighting Legion (1939)
Born	Charles Montague Discombe Sparro (1882-03-23)23 March 1882 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Died	6 February 1968(1968-02-06) (aged 85) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery
Other names	Montague Shaw
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1926–1949

Shaw was born in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.^[1]

He began his acting career in the Australian theatre, before moving on to Britain and elsewhere in the British Empire. His first film role was in The Set-Up (1926). He later found success in the film serial market, often playing professors and paternal supporting roles. His most known role came in 1936 as Professor Norton in the popular serial Undersea Kingdom, starring Crash Corrigan.

His final film role was in 1949.

Shaw died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, at the age of 85.^[1] He was buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.^[2]