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Michael Sheen

Birth Place: Newport, Gwent, WALES

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Sheen is known for his starring roles in the Academy Award-nominated films "The Queen," "Frost/Nixon" and "Midnight in Paris." Other film credits include "The Twilight Saga" films, the "Underworld" franchise and the recent Netflix film "Apostle." He recently completed filming opposite Robert Downey Jr. in "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle."

On television, Sheen has earned multiple awards and nominations for his performances in "Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!" and "Dirty Filthy Love," as well as his portrayal of Tony Blair in HBO's "The Special Relationship" and of Dr. Bill Masters in four seasons of the acclaimed Showtime series "Masters of Sex," of which he was also a producer. In addition, he has created memorable characterizations for NBC's "30 Rock," HBO's mockumentary "7 Days In Hell," the IFC miniseries spoof "Spoils of Babylon" and Michael Bolton's "Big Sexy Valentine's Day Special" for Netflix. He will next appear in Neil Gaiman's "Good Omens" for Amazon.

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Michael Sheen STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
David Frost

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


Michael Sheen Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actor

Michael SheenFrost/Nixon

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Actor

Michael SheenCaligula


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Evening Standard Awards - 2003 - Best Actor

Michael SheenCaligula

Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Actor

Michael SheenLook Back In Anger

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Michael Sheen, Amadeus

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Supporting Performance

Michael SheenAmadeus

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Videos: GUYS & DOLLS, HADESTOWN, and More Perform at the Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out some of the evening's performances, including Hadestown, A Strange Loop, Guys & Dolls, and more!

Video: The Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Performs 'Born to Lead' at the Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the cast of Operation Mincemeat who performed 'Born to Lead'. Watch the video here!

Video: NEXT TO NORMAL Cast Performs a Medley at the 2024 Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Next to Normal, who took the stage to perform a medley of songs from the show. The medley included 'I Miss the Mountains', 'Superboy and The Invisible Girl' and 'I'm Alive'. Watch the video here!

Video: Hannah Waddingham Opens the 2024 Olivier Awards With 'Anything Goes'


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Waddingham opened the ceremony with a performance of 'Anything Goes' to kick off the festivities! Watch the video here!

Video: Tom Francis Performs 'Sunset Boulevard' at the 2024 Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Sunset Boulevard who performed 'Sunset Boulevard' during the ceremony. Check out the video here!

Video: Olivier Awards Honour Those We've Lost With 'In Memoriam' Segment


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Each year the Olivier Awards takes a moment during the ceremony to remember those members of the London theatre community who have sadly passed away in the previous year.

How to Stream the 2024 Olivier Awards in the U.S., Canada, and Australia


The 2024 Olivier Awards will be able to streamed on BritBox in the U.S., Canada, and Australia this weekend.

Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners


The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

FROST/NIXON Comes to TheatreX This Month


TheatreX, in partnership with Landmark Center, has announced an intimate, dynamic production of Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan - April 12-21, 2024. Performed in Landmark's Ramsey County Room, a historic courtroom, audiences will have a front row seat to one of the most pivotal stories in American politics.

NEXT TO NORMAL, HADESTOWN, and More Will Perform at the 2024 Olivier Awards


The performances have been announced for the 2024 Olivier Awards 2024!  The Awards will take place on Sunday 14th April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. 

Meet the Cast of MARY JANE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award nominee & Critics Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams, begins previews on Broadway tonight, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Mary Jane here!

Review: FAITH HEALER, Lyric Hammersmith


Frank Hardy has a problem. He’s an Irish faith healer without faith in his power to heal. It comes, it goes and he only knows for sure when it is not going to happen. With his wife Grace and manager Teddy, their tour of Wales and Scotland in a battered van has seen his abilities steadily failing him. A last throw of the die sees him return to his homeland. What could go wrong?

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Michael Sheen in NYE?


Michael Sheen is Nye Bevan in this surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris, the National Theatre's production of Nye is now open.

Review: NYE, National Theatre


The emotions driving the birth of the NHS, as experienced by its founding father, explored in epic production

Video: Watch Michael Sheen in New Trailer for NYE at The National Theatre


In this video, watch as Michael Sheen becomes Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan in the new play, Nye!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For NYE at the National Theatre


The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre have released rehearsal photos for Nye. Check out the photos here!

West Windsor Arts Invites You To Dance In The Dark This Month


Join West Windsor Arts for a unique dance experience in the dark on February 9th. Get ready to groove and have fun at this exciting event.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Winners include Regals Musical Society and more.

MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Sets Opening Date at Manhattan Theatre Club


Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams, has set its opening night date of April 23, following previously announced previews that begin on April 2 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited run will continue through June 2 and we've got the history of the show, info on ticketing and more.

Full Cast Announced for the National Theatre's NYE, Starring Michael Sheen


The National Theatre and Wales Millenium Centre have announced the full cast for Nye as the company begins rehearsals. Tim Price's (Teh Internet is Serious Business) new play directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS. Michael Sheen is cast as Nye in this co-production between the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre.

Michael Sheen FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Sheen been in?

Michael Sheen has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Sheen been in?

Michael Sheen has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michael Sheen been nominated for?

Michael Sheen has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for "Frost/Nixon" and "Caligula," as well as Best Actor at the Evening Standard Awards for "Caligula." He also received a nomination for Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for "Look Back In Anger." Additionally, Sheen was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Supporting Performance at the Olivier Awards for his role in "Amadeus."

What awards has Michael Sheen won?

Michael Sheen has won the Best Actor award at the Evening Standard Awards for his role in Caligula.

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