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Michael Sheard

Bio: 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

Born: Sat, Jun 18 1938

Birthplace: Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Death: Wed, Aug 31 2005

Michael Sheard is 67 years old

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Hitler of the Andes

Michael Sheard was 64 in Hitler of the Andes as 'Adolf Hitler'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 22 2003

Chronotrip

Michael Sheard was 63 in Chronotrip

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 2002

Another Life

Michael Sheard was 62 in Another Life as 'Mr. Justice Shearman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 2001

Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?

Michael Sheard was 59 in Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Michael Sheard was 50 in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as 'Adolf Hitler (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1989

Doombeach

Michael Sheard was 50 in Doombeach as 'Headmaster'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks

Michael Sheard was 50 in Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks as 'Headmaster'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1988

Killer Exposed

Michael Sheard was 45 in Killer Exposed as 'Det Supt Harrison'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1984

High Road to China

Michael Sheard was 44 in High Road to China as 'Charlie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1983

The Captain's Doll

Michael Sheard was 44 in The Captain's Doll as 'Colonel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1983

The Dark Side of the Sun

Michael Sheard was 44 in The Dark Side of the Sun as 'Colonel Von Reitz'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

Doctor Who: Castrovalva

Michael Sheard was 43 in Doctor Who: Castrovalva as 'Mergrave'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 12 1982

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Michael Sheard was 42 in Raiders of the Lost Ark as 'U-Boat Captain (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1981

Green Ice

Michael Sheard was 42 in Green Ice as 'Jaap'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1981

The Bunker

Michael Sheard was 42 in The Bunker as 'Heinrich Himmler'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1981

The Empire Strikes Back

Michael Sheard was 41 in The Empire Strikes Back as 'Admiral Ozzel'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1980

Murder Rap

Michael Sheard was 41 in Murder Rap as 'Conrad Tucker'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1980

A Hole in Babylon

Michael Sheard was 41 in A Hole in Babylon as 'Prison Officer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1979

All Quiet on the Western Front

Michael Sheard was 41 in All Quiet on the Western Front as 'Peter's Father'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1979

The Riddle of the Sands

Michael Sheard was 41 in The Riddle of the Sands as 'Boehme'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1979

Escape to Athena

Michael Sheard was 40 in Escape to Athena as 'Sergeant Mann'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1979

Les Misérables

Michael Sheard was 40 in Les Misérables as 'Commissary'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1978

Force 10 from Navarone

Michael Sheard was 40 in Force 10 from Navarone as 'Sgt. Bauer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1978

Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy

Michael Sheard was 39 in Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy as 'Lowe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1977

The Best of Enemies

Michael Sheard was 39 in The Best of Enemies as 'German Padre'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 1977

Beasts: The Dummy

Michael Sheard was 38 in Beasts: The Dummy as 'Sergeant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1976

Stones

Michael Sheard was 38 in Stones as 'Police Inspector'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1976

Rogue Male

Michael Sheard was 38 in Rogue Male as 'Adolf Hitler'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1976

The Dancing Years

Michael Sheard was 37 in The Dancing Years as 'Capt. Goetzer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976

Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars

Michael Sheard was 37 in Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars as 'Laurence Scarman'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1975

In Sickness and in Health

Michael Sheard was 36 in In Sickness and in Health as 'Mr Turnish'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1975

The Hiding Place

Michael Sheard was 36 in The Hiding Place as 'Kapteyn'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1975

Lucky

Michael Sheard was 35 in Lucky as 'Prison officer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 1974

Soft Beds, Hard Battles

Michael Sheard was 35 in Soft Beds, Hard Battles as 'Military Governor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1974

England Made Me

Michael Sheard was 34 in England Made Me as 'Fromm'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1973

Holiday on the Buses

Michael Sheard was 34 in Holiday on the Buses as 'Depot Manager'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1973

Hitler: The Last Ten Days

Michael Sheard was 34 in Hitler: The Last Ten Days as 'Banker #3 (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1973

Mafia Junction

Michael Sheard was 34 in Mafia Junction as 'Williamson (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1973

The Death of Adolf Hitler

Michael Sheard was 34 in The Death of Adolf Hitler as 'Heinrich Himmler'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1973

The Darwin Adventure

Michael Sheard was 34 in The Darwin Adventure as 'Man #1'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1972

Frenzy

Michael Sheard was 33 in Frenzy as 'Jim (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1972

Universal Soldier

Michael Sheard was 33 in Universal Soldier as 'Customs Officer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1972

To Encourage the Others

Michael Sheard was 33 in To Encourage the Others as 'Insp. Fairfax'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 27 1972

Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil

Michael Sheard was 32 in Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil as 'Dr. Roland Summers'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1971

The McKenzie Break

Michael Sheard was 32 in The McKenzie Break as 'Ingenieur-Offizier Unger'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1970

Doctor Who: The Ark

Michael Sheard was 27 in Doctor Who: The Ark as 'Rhos'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1966

The World of George Orwell: 1984

Michael Sheard was 27 in The World of George Orwell: 1984 as 'Man in white coat'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars

Michael Sheard was 57+ in Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars as 'Jeweller'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 1996

Takin' Over the Asylum

Michael Sheard was 56+ in Takin' Over the Asylum as 'Mr Wyatt'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1994

The Darling Buds of May

Michael Sheard was 52+ in The Darling Buds of May as 'Building Society Manager'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1991

Press Gang

Michael Sheard was 50+ in Press Gang as 'Dr. Clipstone'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1989

Hannay

Michael Sheard was 49+ in Hannay

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 06 1988

Going Live!

Michael Sheard was 49+ in Going Live!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987

Happy Families

Michael Sheard was 47+ in Happy Families as 'Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1985

'Allo 'Allo!

Michael Sheard was 46+ in 'Allo 'Allo! as 'Goering's Double'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 07 1984

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Michael Sheard was 45+ in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet as 'Herr Grunwald'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 1983

The Dark Side of the Sun

Michael Sheard was 45+ in The Dark Side of the Sun

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1983

Shackleton

Michael Sheard was 44+ in Shackleton as 'Dr. Koettlitz'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 13 1983

Minder

Michael Sheard was 41+ in Minder as 'Elliot'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979

Tales of the Unexpected

Michael Sheard was 40+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Inspector'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979

Danger UXB

Michael Sheard was 40+ in Danger UXB as 'Police Superintendent'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 1979

Lillie

Michael Sheard was 40+ in Lillie

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978

The Sandbaggers

Michael Sheard was 40+ in The Sandbaggers

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978

The Famous Five

Michael Sheard was 40+ in The Famous Five as 'Police Inspector'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 1978

Grange Hill

Michael Sheard was 39+ in Grange Hill as 'Mr. Maurice Bronson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 1978

Enemy at the Door

Michael Sheard was 39+ in Enemy at the Door as 'Oberstleutnant Koerner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978

Hazell

Michael Sheard was 39+ in Hazell

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1978

All Creatures Great and Small

Michael Sheard was 39+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Adderley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978

Blake's 7

Michael Sheard was 39+ in Blake's 7 as 'Klegg'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1978

The Professionals

Michael Sheard was 39+ in The Professionals as 'Merton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977

The New Avengers

Michael Sheard was 38+ in The New Avengers as 'Peters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 1976

Beasts

Michael Sheard was 38+ in Beasts as 'Sergeant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 16 1976

Space: 1999

Michael Sheard was 37+ in Space: 1999 as 'Darwin King'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975

The Invisible Man

Michael Sheard was 36+ in The Invisible Man

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 06 1975

The Sweeney

Michael Sheard was 36+ in The Sweeney as 'Mr. Penketh'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975

Father Brown

Michael Sheard was 36+ in Father Brown

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1974

Cloud Burst

Michael Sheard was 36+ in Cloud Burst

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1974

Fall of Eagles

Michael Sheard was 35+ in Fall of Eagles as 'Losehek'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1974

Within These Walls

Michael Sheard was 35+ in Within These Walls

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1974

Colditz

Michael Sheard was 34+ in Colditz as 'Kommandant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 19 1972

Crown Court

Michael Sheard was 34+ in Crown Court as 'Sergeant Goss'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972

The Protectors

Michael Sheard was 34+ in The Protectors as 'Inspector Luhrs'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972

Van der Valk

Michael Sheard was 34+ in Van der Valk as 'Paul Harkemer, Ruytens'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972

The Onedin Line

Michael Sheard was 33+ in The Onedin Line as 'Smethurst'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1971

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

Michael Sheard was 33+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Dr. Jones'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971

The Persuaders!

Michael Sheard was 33+ in The Persuaders! as 'Walden'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971

Jason King

Michael Sheard was 33+ in Jason King

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971

Play for Today

Michael Sheard was 32+ in Play for Today as 'Conrad Tucker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970

Paul Temple

Michael Sheard was 31+ in Paul Temple

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1969

Special Branch

Michael Sheard was 31+ in Special Branch

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969

The Main Chance

Michael Sheard was 31+ in The Main Chance as 'Analyst'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 18 1969

On the Buses

Michael Sheard was 30+ in On the Buses

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 28 1969

The Expert

Michael Sheard was 30+ in The Expert as 'Mr. Justice Caldwell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 1968

The First Lady

Michael Sheard was 29+ in The First Lady

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1968

Softly, Softly

Michael Sheard was 27+ in Softly, Softly

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966

The Likely Lads

Michael Sheard was 26+ in The Likely Lads as 'Nesbit'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1964

Doctor Who

Michael Sheard was 25+ in Doctor Who as 'Laurence Scarman, Lowe, Dr. Summers, Mergrave, Headmaster'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963

Dr. Finlay's Casebook

Michael Sheard was 24+ in Dr. Finlay's Casebook

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 16 1962

Suspense

Michael Sheard was 23+ in Suspense

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 30 1962

Z-Cars

Michael Sheard was 23+ in Z-Cars

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962

Dixon of Dock Green

Michael Sheard was 17+ in Dixon of Dock Green as 'Reporter, 2nd Cabbie, 1st Patrol Officer, Night Porter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Michael Sheard was 13+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Paul's Father'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951