Michael Sheen

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Characters played by Michael Sheen

William Masters — Masters of Sex (2013)

A renowned fertility specialist who initiates a groundbreaking study on human sexuality. He partners with Virginia Johnson, using them as research subjects despite ethical concerns. He deceives his wife Libby about his infertility, engages in a long-term affair with Virginia, faces professional scrutiny, publishes a seminal book, and ultimately reconciles with Virginia, marrying her to continue their controversial research.

Priest — Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

Balian's corrupt half-brother and the town priest in France. He is revealed to have desecrated Balian's wife's corpse and stolen her religious artifacts. Driven to murder by this discovery, Balian kills the priest and burns his property, an act that ultimately propels Balian to join the crusade and seek redemption.

Nivens McTwisp / White Rabbit — Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Anxious, time-conscious rabbit who guides Alice to Underland.

Aziraphale — Good Omens (2019)

An angel representing Heaven who lives on Earth with his demon counterpart Crowley. They maintain a close friendship and team up in the first series to prevent Armageddon and the arrival of the Antichrist. In the second series, he runs a bookshop and hides the amnesiac Archangel Gabriel from both Heaven and Hell.

Dr. Martin Whitly — Prodigal Son (2019)

Dr. Martin Whitly is Malcolm Bright's father and an infamous serial killer known as the Surgeon. He was exposed after Malcolm discovered his crimes and alerted the police, leading to his capture. When a copycat killer emerges, Martin provides insights that help Malcolm solve crimes, while continually trying to insert himself into Malcolm's life despite their long separation.

Thorne Jamison — Laws of Attraction (2004)

Thorne is a rock star whose public divorce from Serena becomes one of the major cases handled by Audrey and Daniel. Their dispute centers on ownership of an Irish castle, but the couple later reconciles there on their seventh wedding anniversary, changing the case and helping expose the truth about Audrey and Daniel's supposed wedding.

Aro — The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

Volturi leader who reads memories through touch, seeks powerful vampires.

Aro — The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012)

Charismatic, manipulative leader of the Volturi who collects powerful vampires.

Nivens McTwisp / White Rabbit — Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)

Live-action timekeeper, perpetually rushing and serving as a guide between worlds.

Aro — The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)

Volturi leader with telepathic touch abilities.

Austen Bloom — Home Again (2017)

Austen is Alice's separated husband and a music producer who remains in New York before unexpectedly visiting Los Angeles. He objects to the three young filmmakers living with his family, clashes with Teddy, and contributes to Alice's decision to seek an official divorce.

Lucian — Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

First Lycan leader who rebels against vampire enslavement and loves Sonja.

Career Overview

Michael Sheen has 144 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Twilight Saga with 3 titles. Signature works include Masters of Sex, Good Omens, Prodigal Son. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
144
Birth Date
1969-02-05
Birth Place
Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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