Michael Sheen
Date of Birth: February 05, 1969 (57)
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
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Awards and Nominations
Michael Sheen, Frost/Nixon
Michael Sheen, Caligula
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Michael Sheen, Caligula
Michael Sheen, Look Back In Anger
Michael Sheen, Amadeus
Michael Sheen, Amadeus
Videos
Video: MY BROTHER THE MINOTAUR Shares Sneak Peek Clip of New Animated Series
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-22 15:00:51
Video: The Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Performs 'Born to Lead' at the Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 09:27:59
Video: NEXT TO NORMAL Cast Performs a Medley at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 09:25:25
Video: Hannah Waddingham Opens the 2024 Olivier Awards With 'Anything Goes'
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 07:14:27
Video: Tom Francis Performs 'Sunset Boulevard' at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 07:11:52
Video: Watch Michael Sheen in New Trailer for NYE at The National Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-14 12:05:45
VIDEO: Catherine Zeta-Jones Says She's Eager to Return to Broadway
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-04-20 09:27:24
VIDEO: Michael Sheen Talks Performing to An Empty Old Vic Theatre
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-01-08 10:09:50
VIDEO: Judi Dench Puts David Tennant and Michael Sheen in Their Place on STAGED
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-11 19:13:30
VIDEO: David Tennant and Michael Sheen Reunite For GOOD OMENS Lockdown Mini-Episode
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-02 10:40:57
VIDEO: FOX Shares Preview of Final Two Episodes of PRODIGAL SON
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-03-31 13:29:11
VIDEO: Robert Downey Jr. and the DOLITTLE Cast Secretly Slip Funny Words into Interviews
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-01-20 18:37:31
News
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in August? August 2026 is packed with exciting shows, including a star-studded Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026
The World Premiere of The Bathroom Attendant, a dark comic thriller by Tom Kelly and directed by winner Andrew Block, will be presented in August at the 124 Bank Street Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
Box of Tricks announced the world premiere of HOW SOON IS NOW?, a new indie musical by playwright Siân Owen, set on New Year's Eve 1997 in Manchester and featuring live performances of songs by The Stone Roses, Radiohead, and The Smiths.
by - Jun 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
SOLT and the Theatre Development Trust awarded Laurence Olivier Bursaries to nine drama school students across the UK, now in its 39th year. Past recipients include Michaela Coel, Ewan McGregor, and Michael Sheen.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Following April’s announcement of Welsh National Theatre’s co-production with Second Half Productions of Amadeus, WNT has launched its full 2027/28 programme, with revivals of classics, collaborations, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells will star as Salieri and Mozart in the first major West End revival of Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS in over a decade, directed by Jeremy Herrin at the Noël Coward Theatre.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026
Apple TV has released a sneak peek clip of the all-new animated kids and family adventure series “My Brother the Minotaur.' Check out the preview of the show now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2026
Apple TV has released a first look at the newly announced animated kids and family adventure series “My Brother the Minotaur.” Check out photos from the series, which follows a young minotaur found and raised in the human world.
by - Mar 6, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
Before Amadeus arrives on STARZ later this year, find out everything to know about the play, including its origin, major productions and players, adaptations, and more!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
Rose Theatre and Welsh National Theatre have released new production images for Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, an American classic with universal themes of love, life, and death, staged by a full company of Welsh actors and creative team for the first time in its storied 87-year history.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 5, 2026
Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play, Our Town, marks the first production for Michael Sheen’s Welsh National Theatre. After selling out across Welsh venues, this understated gem of a play moves west to give audiences of the Rose Theatre a chance to see what this exciting new company can do.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026
Comedian, actor and BRIT Awards 2026 host Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with Bad Influence, his brand-new national arena tour. Hitting arenas across the UK in 2027.
by Alex Freeman - Feb 9, 2026
This week’s newsletter brings together stories of accountability, advocacy, and adaptation across the theatre world. We cover artists and organizations responding to public scrutiny, including Lauren Gunderson’s statement following her appearance in the Epstein files and the Washington Post’s elimination of its chief theater critic role. Elsewhere, new initiatives and events push forward, from Broadway Bares gearing up for its next benefit and Katharine Quinn launching a Broadway-focused marketing agency to Broadway showtunes finding new life on the ice. The issue also examines ongoing debates over access, transparency, and infrastructure, from Equity’s dispute with Spotlight in the UK to closed-door discussions about Portland’s Keller Auditorium.
by Alex Freeman - Feb 2, 2026
We open this week with Colleen Dilenschneider’s look at the rise of localism and what it means for cultural organizations navigating tighter schedules and higher barriers to participation. On the awards front, key dates are set for the Tonys, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle, alongside a call for nominations for BroadwayWorld’s Stage Recording Awards. Elsewhere, we cover shifts in Broadway opening-night traditions, major benefit events, regional programming pauses, leadership changes, and a significant format change for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End.
by Alex Freeman - Jan 26, 2026
Inside, you’ll find practical guidance for performers, timely conversations about safety, labor, and financial realities on Broadway, and a celebration of the often-unsung artists who keep shows running. We also look beyond New York to regional theaters rethinking their futures, another Kennedy Center cancellation, and an international announcement bringing a popular screen property to the London stage.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
Duluth Playhouse Underground will present WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT, a unique play with no rehearsals and a new actor each night, from February 19 to March 1 at The Lab.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
Rose Theatre and Welsh National Theatre have released production photos from Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town. Learn more about the show and check out the photos below!
by - Jan 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Michael Sheen has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Michael Sheen has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
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 .
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Michael Sheen's first West End show was White Rabbit Red Rabbit which opened in 2024
