Michael Sheen

Michael Christopher Sheen is a Welsh actor, television producer and political activist. After training at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he worked mainly in theatre throughout the 1990s with stage roles in Romeo and Juliet, Don't Fool with Love, Peer Gynt, The Seagull, The Homecoming, and Henry V. His performances in Amadeus at the Old Vic and Look Back in Anger at the National Theatre were nominated for Olivier Awards in 1998 and 1999, respectively. In 2003, he was nominated for a third Olivier Award for his performance in Caligula at the Donmar Warehouse. Sheen has become better known as a screen actor since the 2000s, in particular through his roles in various biographical films. For writer Peter Morgan, he starred in a trilogy of films as UK prime minister Tony Blair—the television film The Deal in 2003, The Queen, and The Special Relationship—earning him nominations for both a BAFTA Award and an Emmy.

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Michael Sheen Addresses Claims He's 'Multimillionaire': I'm 'Juggling Debt'

Michael Sheen reveals his father has passed away aged 85 as actor shares heartbreaking news

Michael Sheen to Star Alongside Eva Longoria in Festive Comedy ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ Based on James Patterson Novel, Protagonist Launching Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Michael Sheen doubles down on claim he spotted flying saucers 'floating over the sea in Port Talbot' as he claims 'there's something going on'

Michael Sheen Writes Off Over $1M Worth of Debt for 900 People Using His Own Money

Michael Sheen is praised for 'putting his money where his mouth is' as he funds a new national theatre company in Wales

‘The Assembly’, Groundbreaking Interview Format That Featured Michael Sheen Going Viral On The BBC, Moves To ITV For UK Series Version

Why National Theatre at Home Is Streaming Michael Sheen Play ‘Nye,’ About Man Who Created The National Health Service, for Free

Is Prince Andrew really as vulgar and entitled as he's portrayed by Michael Sheen in Amazon's new drama? Spoiler alert! You bet, one battle-worn courtier tells the Mail

‘A Very Royal Scandal’ Stars Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson on Why That Car-Crash Prince Andrew Interview Made for Such Jaw-Dropping TV: ‘He Thinks He’s Going to Be in Control of It’

Michael Sheen Makes a Prickly Prince Andrew in Prime Video’s Slick, Absorbing ‘A Very Royal Scandal’: TV Review

Michael Sheen Says There's 'A Mystery’ Surrounding Prince Andrew's Scandal

Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson Recall Reactions to Prince Andrew's Interview

Michael Sheen reveals that looking at 'hot' throwbacks of Prince Andrew helped him get into character for  Prime Video's A Very Royal Scandal

Amazon Prime drops trailer for A Very Royal Scandal which sees Michael Sheen transform into Prince Andrew while Ruth Wilson stars as journalist Emily Maitlis for 'car crash' interview

‘A Very Royal Scandal’: Watch Trailer As Michael Sheen Transforms Into Prince Andrew For Amazon Series Chronicling Notorious ‘Newsnight’ Interview

‘I wanted to be seen as the greatest actor of all time. Then I realised that was nonsense’: Michael Sheen on pride, parenting and paying it forward