Quick Facts
Born:
1949-06-14
Birthplace:
Cape Town, South Africa
Credits:
56 Total Roles
Antony Sher
Acting
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Biography
Sir Antony Sher, KBE (born 14 June 1949) was an English actor of South African origin, a two-time Laurence Olivier Award winner and four-time nominee. He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1982 and toured in many roles, as well as appearing on film and TV, and working as a writer and theatre director. He died of cancer on 3rd December 2021.
Known For
Shakespeare in Love
Dr. Moth
Superman II
Bell Boy
The Wolfman
Dr. Hoenneger
Erik the Viking
Loki
Mrs Brown
Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli
Agatha Christie's Marple
Rafiel
One Foot in the Grave
Self
The Shadow Line
Peter Glickman
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Joe Orton Laid Bare MOVIE | Ensemble Cast |
| 2017 | Queer as Art MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | RSC Live: King Lear MOVIE | King Lear |
| 2016 | Shakespeare Live! From the RSC MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Antony Sher and Greg Doran in Conversation with Sue MacGregor MOVIE | Himself |
| 2015 | Shylock's Ghost MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | War Book MOVIE | David |
| 2015 | RSC Live: Henry IV Part 1 MOVIE | Sir John Falstaff |
| 2015 | RSC Live: Henry IV Part 2 MOVIE | Sir John Falstaff |
| 2012 | Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard MOVIE | Self |