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Michael Shaeffer

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Michael Shaeffer

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jan 21, 1975 (51 years old)

Place of Birth

Brockley, London, England, UK

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.

Known For

Acting
2026Molly vs. THE MACHINESSenior Coroner
2026ShelterUncle
2024National Theatre Live: The Grapes of WrathUncle John
2024Kraven the HunterLead Poacher
2023BodiesHayden Harker
2022All the Old KnivesTreble
2022SAS Rogue HeroesLt. General Ritchie
2022Karen PirieWeird Mackie Snr
2019ChernobylBlond Man
2018London FieldsTony De Taunton
2018TraumaLee Ransen
2018BodyguardLongcross
2017OasisPhelps
2017OasisPhelps
2017RellikSteven Mills
2017TabooDr. Powell
2016FireRanger (Mark)
2016Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryGeneral Corssin
2015The VoteGerry Henderson
2015London RoadSimon Newton
2013TranceSecurity Guard #1
2012BrokenDesk Sergeant
2012Anna KareninaDoorkeeper
2012Mrs BiggsPolice Inspector
2011VeraIan Holland
2011Black MirrorRoy
2011Game of ThronesStark Soldier
2010LutherGordon Murray
2005Kingdom of HeavenYoung Sergeant
2002Foyle's WarJack Davey
2000Jesus Christ SuperstarAnnas
1996Silent WitnessJason Bodle
1996Silent WitnessJason Bodie
-BluebirdMark