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- Born: February 5, 1969
- Birthplace: Newport, Wales
- Attended National Youth Theater of Wales, Bristol Old Vic School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic ArtsVariety: Variety Award: Michael Sheen (November 20, 2008)
- Residence: London, England and Los Angeles, CaliforniaMichaelSheen.net: Biography
- Great-great grandmother was a lion tamer with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CircusMichaelSheen.net: Biography
- Has one daughter, Lily, with actress Kate BeckinsaleMichaelSheen.net: Biography
- Was offered a trial at Arsenal FC
- Has appeared in several Peter Morgan films, The Deal, The Queen and Frost/NixonVariety: Morgan, Sheen Elect to Connect (November 20, 2008)
- July 15, 2008: Awarded the freedom of the borough of Neath Port Talbot
- 2009: Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Dating ballet dancer Lorraine Stewart
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Welsh film and stage actor Michael Sheen's notable roles include his BAFTA-nominated performance as Tony Blair in The Queen and David Frost in Ron Howard's Frost/Nixon.Variety: Variety Award: Michael Sheen (November 20, 2008)
Sheen was chosen to portray the vampire character of Aro in the Twilight sequel New Moon, which premiered on November 20, 2009.LA Times: Michael Sheen to play 'New Moon' Volturi vampire (April 13, 2009)
Sheen has been selected to portray the White Rabbit in Tim Burton's 2010 Alice in Wonderland movie.
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Career Highlights
- 1991: Made London stage debut opposite Vanessa Redgrave in When She Danced
- 1994: Made film debut in Mary ReillyMichaelSheen.net: Biography
- 1999: Portrayed Mozart in Amadeus in his Broadway debutMichaelSheen.net: Biography
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Awards
- 2008: Received the Variety AwardVariety: Variety Award: Michael Sheen (November 20, 2008)
- Nominated for a BAFTA Award for his role as Tony Blair in The Queen
- 2003: Awarded the London Critics Circle Theatre Award for best actor for his performance in Caligula
- Nominated three times for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award, for best actor and best supporting actorMichaelSheen.net: Biography
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Michael Sheen Questions
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How is it that Charlie Sheen is the highest paid TV actor? 4 AnswersOne of the reason's he is the highest paid is because he is on the #1 rated t.v sitcom. Personally I don't like his show, and I think $875,000 to do a sitcom th... read more -
What do you think of Charlie Sheen asking President Obama to talk to him for twenty minutes about 9/11? see link 3 AnswersI like Charlie Sheen, I think his show is one of the best broadcast network comedies, but I don't he has the background or expertise to go after what happened o... read more -
Should Barack Obama grant Charlie Sheen an interview to discuss 9-11? 6 AnswersYES! Definetaly. Cherlie Sheen just has some questions, if 9/11 indeed was no cover up I am sure the president will be able to clearly answer all questions and ... read more -
Charlie Sheen has been arrested again. If found guilty of domestic violence, will that change how you think of him? 2 Answersnope, he's a loser. He's been arrested already for this and did not learn any lessons. I think his wife is not to smart to be with him knowing he did this but ... read more
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Michael Sheen Timeline
- Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1969: Born February 5th
- 1993: Gallowglass - IMDb Listing
- 1996: Mary Reilly - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1998: Bright Smoke - IMDb Listing
- 2002: Heartlands - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2003: Underworld - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2004: The Banker - IMDb Listing
- 2006: The Queen - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2008: Frost/Nixon - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews





