Michael Sheen is a British actor and producer. He gained the greatest fame thanks to the impeccably played roles of public figures: Tony Blair, David Frost and Brian Clough. Shin is also known to the multimillion-dollar audience for the vampire sagas “Twilight” and “Another World”. Michael amazes with his impeccable game, he penetrates deeply into the image, as if putting on the mask of another person. Perhaps that is why all of his characters are vivid and memorable personalities.
Actor's childhood
Michael Sheen was born February 5, 1969 in the British town of Newport, in Wales. His father Meyrik worked as a personnel manager, and in his free time he parodied various stars. Mother Irene Thomas worked as a secretary. In addition to Michael, his parents raised his younger sister Joanne. In childhood, the actor was actively involved in sports; at age 12 he was recorded in the Arsenal’s children. Unfortunately, Sheen’s dream did not come true, he did not become a football player, as the family could not move to the capital of Great Britain.
While studying in high school, Michael became interested in the theater circle. The talent of young talent was immediately noticed, so soon the guy got into the Welsh National Youth Theater. At college, Shin persistently studied sociology, English, and drama. After he moved to London, where he entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, which he successfully graduated from.
Theatrical activity
Immediately after graduation, Michael Sheen went to work in the theater. In 1991, in the Globe, the actor played with Vanessa Redgrave, and already in 1992 he was assigned the main role in the play Romeo and Juliet. If we talk about the most significant works of Sheen, then it is worth noting the Shakespearean Henry V played by him, he also brilliantly played in Mozart’s Old Wick Theater. In 1999, Michael re-played this role on Broadway, for which he was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Prize.
In the same year, Sheena was nominated for this prize at the National Theater for her role in the production of "Look Back in Anger." In the 2000s, the theater gradually faded into the background, in London, Michael played only the role of the Canigula. The reason for this was the actor’s move to Los Angeles. For the sake of his daughter, Michael Sheen decided to change his place of residence. The biography was captured by the fact that in 2011 the actor played the role of Hamlet on his native stage.
Television debut
On television, Michael Sheen made his debut in 1993 in the mini-series Gallowqlass, two years later the first tape with his participation - Othello K. Brana - appeared on the big screen. Two years later, Michael starred in Golden Youth, a classic British film adaptation. In 1998, Shin played a role in the short film Lost in France, in 2003 in the television picture Deal, and in 2004 in the television movie Dirty Love.
Filmography
About six dozen films starred Michael Sheen. The filmography of the actor is annually replenished with decent work. In 1993, Sheen starred in the small series Gallowglass, in 1995 he took part in the drama Othello, a year later he played a minor character in the thriller Mary Riley. In 1997, the biographical drama Wilde was released with the participation of Michael. Then came the period of telework, in 1997 the series Grand was released, in 1998 the television films Lost in France and Animated Epics: Beowulf, in the last short film Shin only voiced the role.
In 2002, Michael starred in the melodrama Four Feathers and starred in the drama Offside. The year 2003 was very busy, four films with Shin’s participation were released at once: the fantastic action films “Trapped in Time” and “Another World”, as well as the drama “Golden Youth” and “The Deal”. In 2004, Michael starred in the television movie Dirty Love, the short film The Open Doors, the comedy Sperm Bank and the melodrama Laws of Attraction.
2005 was a very important year in Shin’s career, he starred in the TV series Doctor Who, the drama Queen, fantasy Another World 2: Evolution, the comedy Gentlemen's League: Apocalypse, the action movie Kingdom of Heaven. In 2006, Michael played a role in the thriller Blood Diamond and the drama Music Inside. In 2008, two important paintings for Shin were released: the fantastic action movie “Another World: Rise of the Lycans” and the drama “Frost vs. Nixon”.
In 2009, Michael Sheen starred in Twilight and The Unthinkable. The filmography in 2010 was replenished with the drama “The Good Boy” and the action movie “Tron: Legacy”. In 2011, the films Resistance, Midnight in Paris, and Twilight. Dawn. Part 1 ", in 2012 -" The Unbearable Henry "," Twilight. Dawn. Part 2, Our Gospel. In 2013, Michael starred in the series "Masters of Sex" and the melodrama "Exam for Two."
Production activities
Shin is not only an actor, but also a producer. He has two works - the short film The Open Doors, filmed in 2004, and the 12-episode 2013 series Masters of Sex. Significant work also included the production of “Passion”, in which Michael acted as the leading actor and creative director. The performance lasted 72 hours and was staged in the hometown of Shin, actors and about 1,000 extras were involved in it.
Personal life
Work on the play "The Seagull" in 1995 brought Sheen closer to Kate Beckinsale. They had a stormy romance, as a result of which in 1999 a daughter Lily Mo was born. The couple’s relationship lasted 9 years, until on the set of “Another World” in 2003, Kate met with the director of the film Len Wiseman, whom she later married. Actor Michael Sheen was very upset by the separation, he even went after his ex-wife to Los Angeles to be closer to his daughter. Now Kate and Michael are on friendly terms.
In 2004, Sheen began an affair with actress Anastasia Griffith, then for 6 years he met with Lorraine Stewart, an English ballerina. Now the actor lives with Rachel McAdams, whom he met on the set of Woody Allen's movie Midnight in Paris. Many viewers believe that Michael and Charlie Sheen are relatives, but this is not so, the actors are just namesakes.