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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, set to premiere on November 20, 2009.LA Times: Michael Sheen to play 'New Moon' Volturi vampire (April 13, 2009)
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
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
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
In Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? 1 AnswerBecause the island isn't done with him. Remember when he tries to kill himself in the alley and suddenly Tom appears? Tom tells him to go ahead and try, but h... read more -
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




