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Michael Sheen

Birth Place: Newport, Gwent, WALES

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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

Nye Nye
[West End]
2025
Nye Bevan
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[West End]
2024
Performer ()
Frost/Nixon Frost/Nixon
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
David Frost
Amadeus
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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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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 appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What awards has Michael Sheen been nominated for?

Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Caligula , Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for Caligula, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Look Back In Anger, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Amadeus and Best Supporting Performance (Olivier Awards) for Amadeus .

What awards has Michael Sheen won?

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

What was Michael Sheen's first West End show?

Michael Sheen's first West End show was White Rabbit Red Rabbit which opened in 2024

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