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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)
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Fast Facts
- 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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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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Hamlet: A BBC Radio 3 Full-cast Dramatisation. Starring Michael Sheen & Cast (BBC Radio Shakespeare) - $31.00
A radio dramatization of Shakespeare's "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark". The play is introduced by Richard Eyre, former Director of The Royal National Theatre. The sleeve notes include a scene-by-scene synopsis, full character analysis, and an e...
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Dirty Filthy Love - $14.98
Welsh-born actor Michael Sheen gives a flat-out bravura performance in Dirty Filthy Love, as a talented man who finds his wife, job, and friends falling away when the symptoms of Tourette's Syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder ...
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The Deal - $24.95
From the makers of The Queen comes another smart and engaging story of British politics behind the scenes (The Hollywood Reporter, Barry Garron). Focusing on their rise through Labor Party ranks, The Deal probes the complex rivalry between ...
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Experiencing Jesus: Ten Meditations for a Changed Life - $19.95
Michael Kennedy's sequel to the award-winning Jesus Meditations, narrated by Martin Sheen and Janne Shirley. This book and CD package offers ten individual meditations to bring us into the presence of Jesus, the man from Galilee...
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Heartlands - $14.99
In the entertaining tradition of THE FULL MONTY, here's a delightfully funny story about the wild road trip that changes one man's life! Colin (Michael Sheen -- LAWS OF ATTRACTION) is a simple guy who had always meekly settled for the simpl...
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View All Michael Sheen Questions (580) | Ask a QuestionHow is it that Charlie Sheen is the highest paid TV actor? (4 Answers)One 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 ... read moreWhat do you think of Charlie Sheen asking President Obama to talk to him for twenty minutes about 9/11? see link (3 Answers)I 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 ... read moreShould Barack Obama grant Charlie Sheen an interview to discuss 9-11? (6 Answers)YES! 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 back ... read moreIn Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? (1 Answer)Because 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 ... read more
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Michael Sheen Timeline
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- 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
