Michael Sheen: Biography in Details
Who is Michael Sheen?
Michael Sheen is a famous Welsh actor, television producer, and political activist. Sheen is renowned for his works in both stage productions and films.
Michael Sheen: Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Siblings
Michael Sheen was born on 5 February 1969 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales. He is now 53 years old.
His father’s name is Francisco Estevez who was a British Steel Corporation manager. His mother’s name is Irene Sheen who was a secretary. He also has a younger sister named Joanne.
When he was five, the family moved to Wallasey, and after three years, moved to Port Talbot, and settled there. His ethnicity is mixed(Welsh, English, and Irish).
In which school did Michael Sheen attend?
Michael studied at Blaenbaglan Primary School and Glan Afan Comprehensive School. Then he attended Neath Port Talbot College and studied English, sociology, and drama.
Michael Sheen: Profession life, Career
Michael Sheen started his career by working in theatres. In 1991, he performed his first professional role in ‘When She Danced’ at the Globe Theatre.
Likewise in 1992, he also played in the play named ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and ‘Don’t Fool With Love’ the following year. In 1993, he appeared in ‘Moonlight’. After that, he also made his career television debut in the BBC mini-series ‘Gallowglass’.
No sooner did he establish his career than in 1994, he was given the title role in the play ‘Peer Gynt’. Upcoming year, he performed in ‘Le Livre de Spencer’ at a Paris theatre. After that, he was well known in the industry.
Michael Sheen got many opportunities and acted in the play ‘The Seagull’ in 1995. He also performed in ‘The Dresser’ as an actor and also as a director. This actor finally succeeds in making his film debut in ‘Othello’ opposite Kenneth Branagh.
In 1996, he appeared in ‘The Ends of the Earth’. His most significant stage performance that was loved and appreciated by everyone came in 1997 when he was seen in the title role in ‘Henry V’.
Then he appeared in Harold Pinter’s ‘The Homecoming’. In 1997, he also did the biographical film ‘Wilde’, where he played Robbie Ross.
Career from 1995-2005
In 1998, Michael Sheen joined a production company ‘The Foundry’, cofounding and promoting the works of new playwrights. Through it, he was able to produce ‘A Little World of Our Own’ at the Donmar Warehouse.
From 1998 to 1999, he was seen portraying Mozart in ‘Amadeus’ and in 1999, he played Jimmy Porter in ‘Look Back in Anger’. In 2002, Michael Sheen uplift his career towards directing by devoting more time to films.
He finally had his first leading role in the portrayal of Colin in ‘Heartlands’ in 2002. In the same year, he did a minor role in ‘The Four Feathers’ which was an action-adventure film. I
In 2003, Michael Sheen appeared in ‘Bright Young Things, where he had played a gay aristocrat role. He was starred as ‘Caligula’ at the Donmar Warehouse in 2003.
In 2004, he was seen starring in ITV’s ‘Dirty Filthy Love’, a comic film. He was internationally recognized in 2006 when he has his performance as Tony Blair in ‘The Queen’. The same year, he had played a different role.
He also starred in ‘Nero in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire’ and ‘HG Wells: War with the World.’
Career from 2006
From 2006 to 2007 he was well known for his role in the television broadcast as he was featured in the play ‘Frost/Nixon’. In 2009, he was seen as the football manager, and his role was appreciated by everyone in ‘The Damned United. The same year, he also appeared in ‘Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.
In 2010, he played a supporting role in the science fiction film named ‘Tron: Legacy. In the same year, he appeared in the role of the terrorist in the ‘Unthinkable’ movie.
Michael Sheen also performed in Peter Morgan’s Blair trilogy, ‘The Special Relationship’. In 2011, he was seen in the role of creative director, and also starred in the stage production of the movie ‘The Passion.’
Achievements and Awards
Michael Sheen has received many awards. In 1992, Michael Sheen’s role in the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ was so awesome and he was in the MEN Theatre Award nomination. In 1993, he received a nomination for Ian Charleson Award for ‘Don’t Fool With Love’. From his movie ‘Henry V’ he gets a Charleson Award nomination in 1997.
Likewise in 1999, he was nominated for Laurence Olivier Award for The Best Supporting Performance for ‘Amadeus’. In 2003, he received Evening Standard Award for Best Actor and a Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Best Actor.
Back in 2004, he was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Television Actor and an RTS Best Actor Award for ‘Dirty Filthy Love’. More than that in 2006, he won an RTS Award for Best Actor.
In 2007, Michael Sheen was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for the play ‘Frost/Nixon’. He has also won the Variety Award at the British Independent Film Awards 2008. Lastly, in 2010, he received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.
How much does Michael Sheen’s earn?
Michael Sheen is a professional actor and has good earnings. His net worth is estimated to be $9 million as of 2023. His salary may be good but it is not revealed.
Michael Sheen: Rumors, Controversy
Michael Sheen has various rumors about his relationship as he has got more than seven relationships.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Michael Sheen has a physically fit body and stands 5 feet 10 inches in height. He weighs 71 kg. He has dark brown colored hair and brown colored eyes.
Social Media Profile
Michael Sheen is socially active on Twitter and has got more than 308 K followers. Likewise, he also uses Facebook and has approximately 27 thousand followers on his Facebook account. But he is not seen as active on Instagram.
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Michael Sheen's Birthday Dates
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| 2025 |
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| 2027 |
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| 2028 |
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| 2029 |
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