Michael Shaeffer
Jan 21, 1975 (51)
Brockley, London, England, UK
14 Movies
16 Series
Michael Shaeffer has spent over 26 years in front of the camera, with more than 30 film and TV credits. his General Corssin in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Thriller has been his most frequent territory.
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14Movies
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Michael Shaeffer
14 Movies
16 Series
Michael Shaeffer has spent over 26 years in front of the camera, with more than 30 film and TV credits. his General Corssin in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Thriller has been his most frequent territory.
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National Theatre at Home: London Road
Alfie
2026
Film
Shelter
Uncle
2026
Film
Kraven the Hunter
Lead Poacher
2024
Film
National Theatre Live: The Grapes of Wrath
Uncle John
2024
Film
Bodies
Hayden Harker · 3 episodes
2023
TV
SAS Rogue Heroes
Lt. General Ritchie · 2 episodes
2022
TV
Karen Pirie
Weird Mackie Snr · 3 episodes
2022
TV
All the Old Knives
Treble
2022
Film
Chernobyl
Blond Man · 2 episodes
2019
TV
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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, Anna Karenina.
How many movies has Michael Shaeffer been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Michael Shaeffer has appeared in 14 movies and 16 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 National Theatre at Home: London Road, which premiered on July 14, 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.