Michael Shaeffer
Acting
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
2026Molly vs. THE MACHINES
Senior Coroner
2026Shelter
Uncle
2024National Theatre Live: The Grapes of Wrath
Uncle John
2024Kraven the Hunter
Lead Poacher
2022All the Old Knives
Treble
2018London Fields
Tony De Taunton
2017Oasis
Phelps
2016Fire
Ranger (Mark)
2016Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
General Corssin
2015The Vote
Gerry Henderson
2015London Road
Simon Newton
2013Trance
Security Guard #1
2012Broken
Desk Sergeant
2012Anna Karenina
Doorkeeper
2005Kingdom of Heaven
Young Sergeant
2000Jesus Christ Superstar
Annas