Antony Sher

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Characters played by Antony Sher

Bell Boy — Superman II (1980)

Hotel service staff.

Dr. Hoenneger — The Wolfman (2010)

The head doctor at Lambeth Hospital who subjects Lawrence to brutal mental and physical treatments. He is killed by a transformed Lawrence during a public lecture and demonstration.

Loki — Erik the Viking (1989)

Loki is Keitel Blacksmith's apprentice and a secret enemy of Erik's plan. He informs Halfdan, joins Erik's voyage while pretending to sabotage the opposing ship, then steals the Horn's mouthpiece and persuades Keitel to discard it. When discovered, Loki kills a crewman, causing Hy-Brasil to sink.

Chief Weasel — The Wind in the Willows (1996)

The ruthless and manipulative leader of the Weasels who blackmails Toad into selling Toad Hall and orchestrates his false trial and imprisonment. He masterminds a scheme to destroy Toad Hall and convert the Riverbank into a dog-food factory. After surviving a rebellion by his subordinates, he attempts to destroy the protagonists' home but is killed when he detonates the switched explosives in his own factory.

Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli — Mrs Brown (1997)

Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli is concerned that Queen Victoria's continued seclusion is damaging public support for the monarchy and weakening his position in the House of Commons. He persuades John Brown to encourage Victoria to resume her public duties, especially the speech opening Parliament.

Hitler — Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004)

Hitler is the principal opposing figure in the story and the target of Churchill's determination to defeat the Nazis. He is involved in the political scheme around Princess Elizabeth, approaches the altar to marry her, and claims past bullying as an explanation for his violence, which Churchill rejects.

Jack — Alive and Kicking (1996)

A former therapist of Ramon who meets Tonio at a club. Jack openly shares his HIV status and pursues Tonio, leading to a dinner date, a shared night, and a steady relationship. He takes Tonio on a holiday to Greece, but their relationship strains when Tonio focuses on rehearsals. The conflict gradually improves after the performance.

Career Overview

Antony Sher has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Hornblower Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Wolfman, Macbeth, King Richard III. 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
47
Birth Date
1949-06-14
Birth Place
Cape Town, South Africa

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q432362), public domain (CC0).