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
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actor
Michael SheenFrost/Nixon
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Actor
Michael SheenCaligula
winner
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
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
VIDEO: Michael Sheen Talks About His Great Grandmother on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-12-23 19:13:33
VIDEO: Malcolm Comes to a Crime Scene in This Clip from PRODIGAL SON on Fox!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-21 21:13:09
VIDEO: Watch Robert Downey Jr. in the Official Trailer For DOLITTLE
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-13 16:23:00
VIDEO: Bellamy Young Teaches You How To Make A Killer Cocktail
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-07 20:49:05
News
Kate Miller and Evan Klein to Star in THE BATHROOM ATTENDANT at the 124 Bank Street Theater
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 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.
HOW SOON IS NOW? to Make World Premiere at Lowry Before UK Tour
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 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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 18, 2026- & JULIET Welcomes New Star Chrissy Metz and More
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 - 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.
2026 Laurence Olivier Bursaries Awarded to Nine Drama School Students
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 - 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.
Dame Siân Phillips and More Join Welsh National Theatre’s 2027/8 programme
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 - 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.
Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells Will Lead AMADEUS in the West End in 2027
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 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.
Video: MY BROTHER THE MINOTAUR Shares Sneak Peek Clip of New Animated Series
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 - 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.
Photos: First Look at New Animated Kids Series MY BROTHER THE MINOTAUR
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 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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 6, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Stars Meet the Press and More
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 - 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.
Everything You Need to Know About AMADEUS: From Stage to Screen
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 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!
Photos: First Look At Michael Sheen and More in OUR TOWN at Rose Theatre
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 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.
Review: OUR TOWN, Starring Michael Sheen, Rose Theatre
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 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.
Jack Whitehall to Embark on 'BAD INFLUENCE' UK Arena Tour in 2027
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 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.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Equity vs. Spotlight, Washington Post Layoffs, and Broadway Bares News
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 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.
Industry Pro Newsletter: More Staff Shake Ups at the Kennedy Center, New York’s Awards Season Takes Shape
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 - 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.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Performers Push Back on ‘The Show Must Go On’, Williamstown Will Produce in 2027
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 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.
Duluth Playhouse Underground to Stage WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT This Winter
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 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.
Photos: Michael Sheen and More in Rose Theatre and Welsh National Theatre's OUR TOWN
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 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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 21, 2026- Go Inside the NEXT ON STAGE Finale and More
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.
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.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Leaders, New Visions: Park Avenue Armory, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Beyond
by Alex Freeman - Jan 20, 2026
This week’s newsletter brings together stories of concrete action and forward momentum in theatre and dance. Highlights include Michael Sheen’s launch of a new national theatre for Wales and his starring role in its first production, New York State’s plan to preserve performing arts spaces, and major leadership appointments at Park Avenue Armory and The Public Theater. We also cover recognition for musical theatre creators Will Aronson and Hue Park, the launch of BroadwayWorld’s 2025 Stage Recording Awards, and the Next On Stage Season 6 finale. Rounding out the issue is a look at Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s relaunch and search for new leadership, underscoring themes of rebuilding, investment, and artistic ambition.
by Alex Freeman - Jan 20, 2026
This week’s newsletter brings together stories of concrete action and forward momentum in theatre and dance. Highlights include Michael Sheen’s launch of a new national theatre for Wales and his starring role in its first production, New York State’s plan to preserve performing arts spaces, and major leadership appointments at Park Avenue Armory and The Public Theater. We also cover recognition for musical theatre creators Will Aronson and Hue Park, the launch of BroadwayWorld’s 2025 Stage Recording Awards, and the Next On Stage Season 6 finale. Rounding out the issue is a look at Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s relaunch and search for new leadership, underscoring themes of rebuilding, investment, and artistic ambition.
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 3 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 has received numerous accolades throughout his career. He has won a BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actor in 2003 for his role in "The Deal." Sheen also won a Special Award at the 2011 TMA Awards for his contributions to theatre. Additionally, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie in 2013 for his role in "The Last Train." Sheen has earned multiple nominations for the Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best Actor in a Musical for "Amadeus" in 1981 and Best Actor for "Frost/Nixon" in 2014. Furthermore, he received a Hollywood Film Award for Ensemble of the Year in 2011 for his work in "Midnight in Paris."
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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