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Born on June 18, 1938, Michael Sheard was from Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Public records list Michael Sheard as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on August 31, 2005, at the age of 67.
My Take
What strikes me about Michael Sheard is how a Scottish actor from Aberdeen built a whole career out of being memorable in small doses. He's the rare performer who's both a Star Wars footnote and a household name to a generation of British kids, thanks to that stern deputy headmaster turn in Grange Hill. To me, the Admiral Ozzel cameo in The Empire Strikes Back captures his gift perfectly: he barely has screen time, yet you remember the face and the menace. Sheard passed in 2005, but specializing in villains clearly kept him working steadily for decades, which I find quietly impressive.
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- Name (English)
- Michael Sheard
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・シェアード
- Reading
- まいける・しぇあーど
- Born
- June 18, 1938 – August 31, 2005
- Origin
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
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Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Sheard born?
Born June 18, 1938.
When did Michael Sheard die?
Died August 31, 2005, aged 67.
Where was Michael Sheard from?
Michael Sheard was from Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
What did Michael Sheard do?
Michael Sheard worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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