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Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
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♊ Gemini
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虎 Tiger
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English < Biblical Hebrew (מִיכָאֵל)
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Michael Sheard is known for acting.
Born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK (died at age 67).
Michael Sheard has 8 credits in our database.
The name Michael means hebrew for "Who is like God?".
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Filmography (8)
Biography
Michael Sheard (18 June 1938 – 31 August 2005) was a Scottish actor who featured in a large number of films and television programmes and was best known for playing villains. His most prominent television role was as strict deputy headmaster Maurice Bronson in the British children's series Grange Hill which he played from 1985-89. His most prominent film role was that of Admiral Ozzel in The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
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How old was Michael Sheard?
Michael Sheard was born on and passed away on at the age of 67.
Where was Michael Sheard born?
Michael Sheard was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
What movies or shows has Michael Sheard been in?
Michael Sheard has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include Doctor Who (2005), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Green Ice (1981), The Bunker (1981), The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
What is Michael Sheard known for?
Michael Sheard is primarily known as an actor. Michael Sheard (18 June 1938 – 31 August 2005) was a Scottish actor who featured in a large number of films and television programmes and was best known for playing villains. His most…
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You can find more about Michael Sheard on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
