Michael Sheen

Michael Christopher Sheen, commonly known as Michael Sheen, born on 5th February 1969, is a prolific Welsh actor. He initially gained recognition as a stage actor working mainly in theatre throughout the 1990s, receiving Olivier Awards nominations for his laudable performances in plays like Amadeus, Look Back in Anger, and Caligula. Making a substantial move to screen acting in the early 21st century, Sheen gained wider recognition for portraying high-profile roles like Tony Blair in The Queen, David Frost in Frost/Nixon, and a controversial football manager Brian Clough in The Damned United. Commencing from 2009, Sheen displayed his versatility through roles in popular movies like Underworld, The Twilight Saga, and Tron: Legacy, to mention a few. Also an acclaimed television actor, Sheen received a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Showtime's drama Masters of Sex. He also starred as an incarcerated serial killer surgeon in Fox's Prodigal Son and played memorable roles in Good Omens and Quiz. A socially and politically engaged actor, Sheen renounced his OBE in 2017 after researching on Wales's relationship with England.

Born in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, Sheen was brought up in a theatrical family which notably influenced his career choice. He attended Glan Afan Comprehensive School and Neath Port Talbot College before moving to London to receive professional training at the esteemed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Throughout his theatrical journey, Sheen's performances, particularly in Romeo and Juliet, Henry V, and his title role in Hamlet, garnered high praise. His transition into film and television not only expanded his acting repertoire but also cemented his place as a luminary in the world of acting.