Michael Shaeffer
Actor
Known for
Michael Shaeffer is, by now, a veteran British actor with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' remains the reference point, thanks largely to General Corssin. He appears in 'Kingdom of Heaven' too. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project.
Michael Shaeffer
Actor
Michael Shaeffer is, by now, a veteran British actor with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' remains the reference point, thanks largely to General Corssin. He appears in 'Kingdom of Heaven' too. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project.
Movies (14 titles)
Plays Uncle
Shelter
2026
Plays Young Sergeant
Kingdom of Heaven
2005
Plays General Corssin
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
Plays Lead Poacher
Kraven the Hunter
2024
Plays Doorkeeper
Anna Karenina
2012
Plays Treble
All the Old Knives
2022
Plays Security Guard #1
Trance
2013
Plays Desk Sergeant
Broken
2012
Plays Tony De Taunton
London Fields
2018
Plays Uncle John
National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath
2024
Plays Ranger (Mark)
Fire
2016
Plays Simon Newton
London Road
2015
Plays Phelps
Oasis
2017
TV Shows (17 titles)
Plays Steven Mills
Rellik
2017
Plays Lee Ransen
Trauma
2018
Plays Weird Mackie Snr
Karen Pirie
2022
Plays Longcross
Bodyguard
2018
Plays Hayden Harker
Bodies
2023
Plays Lt. General Ritchie
SAS Rogue Heroes
2022
Plays Blond Man
Chernobyl
2019
Plays Jason Bodle
Silent Witness
1996
Plays Phelps
Oasis
2017
Plays Dr. Powell
Taboo
2017
Plays Police Inspector
Mrs Biggs
2012
Plays Gordon Murray
Luther
2010
Plays Ian Holland
Vera
2011
Plays Roy
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Stark Soldier
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Jack Davey
Foyle's War
2002
Plays James Taylor
Grace
2021
Latest Trailers
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Clayface
Full Filmography 31
National Theatre at Home: London Road
Alfie
2026
Shelter
Uncle
2026
Kraven the Hunter
Lead Poacher
2024
National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath
Uncle John
2024
Bodies
Hayden Harker
2023–
SAS Rogue Heroes
Lt. General Ritchie
2022Season 1
Karen Pirie
Weird Mackie Snr · 3 episodes
2022–
All the Old Knives
Treble
2022
Grace
James Taylor · 1 episode
2021–
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Shaeffer and where are they from?
Michael Shaeffer is 51 years old, born on January 21, 1975 in Brockley, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Shaeffer?
Michael Shaeffer is best known for roles in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Kingdom of Heaven, Kraven the Hunter.
How many movies has Michael Shaeffer been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Michael Shaeffer has appeared in 14 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Michael Shaeffer's first movie?
The career of Michael Shaeffer began with Jesus Christ Superstar (2000).
What is Michael Shaeffer's most recent movie or series?
Michael Shaeffer's most recent release is Clayface, which premiered on October 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Michael Shaeffer appeared in?
On television, Michael Shaeffer has appeared in Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, Black Mirror, Taboo.
Michael Shaeffer
1975-01-21 · 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.