Birth Place: Newport, Gwent, WALES
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.
Michael SheenFrost/Nixon
Michael SheenCaligula
Michael SheenCaligula
Michael SheenLook Back In Anger
Michael Sheen, Amadeus
Michael SheenAmadeus
Michael Sheen has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Michael Sheen has not appeared in the West End.
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."
Michael Sheen has won the Best Actor award at the Evening Standard Awards for his role in Caligula.
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