Michael Shaeffer

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.

Most Known For

Game of Thrones

as Stark Soldier

Black Mirror

as Roy

Shelter

as Uncle

Chernobyl

as Blond Man

Vera

as Ian Holland

Silent Witness

as Jason Bodle

Silent Witness

as Jason Bodie

Foyle's War

as Jack Davey

Taboo

as Dr. Powell

Kraven the Hunter

as Lead Poacher

Luther

as Gordon Murray

Kingdom of Heaven

as Young Sergeant

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

as General Corssin

Bodies

as Hayden Harker

Bodyguard

as Longcross

SAS Rogue Heroes

as Lt. General Ritchie

Karen Pirie

as Weird Mackie Snr

Oasis

as Phelps

Broken

as Desk Sergeant

Trance

as Security Guard #1