Daniel Shaw

Daniel Shaw
Chuck character
Brandon Routh as Daniel Shaw
First appearance"Chuck Versus the Three Words"
Last appearance"Chuck Versus the Santa Suit"
Portrayed byBrandon Routh
In-universe information
AliasBlackbriar (codename)
GenderMale
OccupationRogue CIA agent
FamilyJohn Shaw (father)
Mary Shaw (mother)
Evelyn "Eve" Shaw (wife; deceased)
AffiliationGovernment of the United States
Operation Bartowski
The Ring (turned)
ExpertiseHigh-ranking CIA operative with extensive espionage training; Expert on the Ring; The Intersect provides instant access to highly-classified intelligence and advanced skills via "flashes"

Daniel Shaw is a fictional character in the television series Chuck. Shaw is introduced in the third season episode "Chuck Versus Operation Awesome" as a government agent specializing in the terrorist organization known as the Ring, and who becomes a mentor to Chuck Bartowski and ultimately a tragic villain and host for the Intersect. He is portrayed by actor Brandon Routh.