Michael Shaeffer
Known for: Acting
Born: January 21, 1975
Place of birth: Brockley, London, England, UK
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.
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Filmography
18 movies · 16 TV shows, newest first
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National Theatre at Home: London Road
2026
3.0
Molly vs. THE MACHINES
2026
7.8
Shelter
2026
6.4
Kraven the Hunter
2024
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National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath
2024
7.1
Bodies
2023
7.8
SAS Rogue Heroes
2022
7.0
Karen Pirie
2022
6.0
All the Old Knives
2022
8.7
Chernobyl
2019
5.1
London Fields
2018
7.8
Bodyguard
2018
6.4
Trauma
2018
6.1
Rellik
2017
7.1
Oasis
20176.9
Oasis
2017
7.9
Taboo
2017
7.5
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
6.1
Fire
2016
5.5
London Road
2015
8.4
The Vote
2015
6.6
Trance
2013
6.7
Anna Karenina
2012
8.0
Mrs Biggs
2012
6.9
Broken
2012
8.3
Black Mirror
2011
7.4
Vera
2011
8.5
Game of Thrones
2011
7.9
Luther
2010
7.1
Kingdom of Heaven
2005
7.9
Foyle's War
2002
7.0
Jesus Christ Superstar
2000
7.6
Silent Witness
19962.0
Bluebird
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