Michael Christopher Sheen is a famous Welsh actor renowned for his works in both stage productions and films. During the early years of his career, he worked mainly in theatre as he felt "slightly more at home" on the stage than on film sets. He is well-known for his brilliant performances in plays like ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ ‘Don't Fool With Love,’ ‘Peer Gynt,’ ‘The Seagull,’ ‘The Homecoming,’ and ‘Henry V.’ For one year, he played the title role in ‘Hamlet.’ Theatre critic Michael Coveney described him as “the most exciting actor of his generation...a volatile, electrifying and technically fearless performer.” He was nominated for ‘Olivier Awards’ for his performances in ‘Amadeus,’ ‘Caligula,’ ‘Look Back in Anger,’ and ‘Frost/Nixon.’ Director Sam Mendes described him as "a stage creature" and attributed his talent to his Welsh roots. He became well-known as a screen actor from 2000, and did a number of biopics. He played British politician Tony Blair in the television film ‘The Deal,’ for which he was nominated for ‘BAFTA’ and an ‘Emmy’ award. He was also nominated for a ‘BAFTA’ for his performance in ‘Fantabulosa!’ Besides acting, he directed the play ‘The Passion,’ and co-founded the ‘Thin Language Theatre Company.’ He also formed ‘The Foundry,’ a production company, to promote the work of emerging playwrights.
