Michael Shaeffer
Acting1975Brockley, 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 History
2026
Shelter
as Uncle
2024
Kraven the Hunter
as Lead Poacher
National Theatre Live: The Grapes of Wrath
as Uncle John
2023
Bodies
TVas Hayden Harker• 3 eps
2022
All the Old Knives
as Treble
SAS Rogue Heroes
TVas Lt. General Ritchie• 2 eps
Karen Pirie
TVas Weird Mackie Snr
2019
Chernobyl
TVas Blond Man• 2 eps
2018
2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
as General Corssin
2015
The Vote
as Gerry Henderson
Foyle's War
TVas Jack Davey• 1 eps
2013
2012
2011
Silent Witness
TVas Jason Bodie / Jason Bodle• 1 eps
2005
Kingdom of Heaven
as Young Sergeant
2000
Jesus Christ Superstar
as Annas