Quick Facts
Born:
1975-01-21
Birthplace:
Brockley, London, England, UK
Credits:
34 Total Roles
Michael Shaeffer
Acting
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Biography
Michael Shaeffer is an English television and stage actor. He is especially known for his role as "Longcross" in the BBC political-thriller television series Bodyguard (2018).
He has also appeared in the television series Black Mirror (2013), The ABC Murders (2018) and The Salisbury Poisonings (2020), as well as the 2000 film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar.
He has also played smaller roles in television shows, including Game of Thrones and Chernobyl, and films such as Kingdom of Heaven and Rogue One.
He has also appeared in the television series Black Mirror (2013), The ABC Murders (2018) and The Salisbury Poisonings (2020), as well as the 2000 film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar.
He has also played smaller roles in television shows, including Game of Thrones and Chernobyl, and films such as Kingdom of Heaven and Rogue One.
Known For
Game of Thrones
Stark Soldier
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
General Corssin
Chernobyl
Blond Man
Black Mirror
Roy
Kingdom of Heaven
Young Sergeant
Anna Karenina
Doorkeeper
Trance
Security Guard #1
Kraven the Hunter
Lead Poacher
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Molly vs. THE MACHINES MOVIE | Senior Coroner |
| 2026 | Shelter MOVIE | Uncle |
| 2024 | Kraven the Hunter MOVIE | Lead Poacher |
| 2024 | National Theatre Live: The Grapes of Wrath MOVIE | Uncle John |
| 2023 | Bodies TV | Hayden Harker |
| 2022 | SAS Rogue Heroes TV | Lt. General Ritchie |
| 2022 | Karen Pirie TV | Weird Mackie Snr |
| 2022 | All the Old Knives MOVIE | Treble |
| 2019 | Chernobyl TV | Blond Man |
| 2018 | London Fields MOVIE | Tony De Taunton |