Michael James Shaw (born September 16, 1986) is an American actor and writer. He is best known for his roles as Mercer in the TV series The Walking Dead and as Corvus Glaive in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
Early life Shaw's very first starring role was as the Big Bad Wolf in his Kindergarten production of The Three Piggy Opera at Madison Street School of Basics Plus in Ocala, Florida. Shaw graduated from Vanguard High School in 2005. Upon graduating from High School, Shaw spent his undergraduate years at Howard University. He then took a masters program at Juilliard School.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes2018Avengers: Infinity WarCorvus GlaiveMotion capture and voice2019Avengers: Endgame
Television Year Title Role Notes2008The WireHomeless ManUncredited2011Today _ _ cksCarterShort film2012BrutusCaesarShort film2012LispenardSambaShort film2014Don-o-miteDon-o-miteShort film2014RouletteJasonShort film; also writer2014–2015ConstantinePapa Midnite3 episodes2015–2016LimitlessFBI Agent Daryl / "Mike"14 episodes2016RootsMarcellusEpisode: "Part 3"2016Desire in New YorkJayTelevision film2017BullFBI Agent Rick Jarvis2 episodes2017Blue BloodsRonald Lloyd: Warrior Kings Gang Boss Episode: "In and Out"2019–2022Blood & TreasureAiden ShawMain role2019The Enemy WithinDesmond Visser2 episodes2021–2022The Walking DeadMichael Mercer15 episodes2024Fight Night: The Million Dollar HeistLamar7 episodes2025Twisted Metal Axel 7 episodes
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