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.
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
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
References
Fast Facts
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Born
February 5, 1969
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Birthplace
Newport, Wales
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Fact:
Attended National Youth Theater of Wales, Bristol Old Vic School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic ArtsVariety: Variety Award: Michael Sheen (November 20, 2008)
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Residence
London, England and Los Angeles, CaliforniaMichaelSheen.net: Biography
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Fact:
Great-great grandmother was a lion tamer with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CircusMichaelSheen.net: Biography
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Has one daughter, Lily, with actress Kate BeckinsaleMichaelSheen.net: Biography
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Was offered a trial at Arsenal FC
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Has appeared in several Peter Morgan films, The Deal, The Queen and Frost/NixonVariety: Morgan, Sheen Elect to Connect (November 20, 2008)
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July 15, 2008
Awarded the freedom of the borough of Neath Port Talbot
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2009
Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Fact:
Dating ballet dancer Lorraine Stewart
