
Michael Shaeffer
Acting
Born 1975-01-21 · Brockley, London, England, UK
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.
Filmography

Molly vs. THE MACHINES
Mar 1, 2026

Shelter
Jan 28, 2026

Kraven the Hunter
Dec 11, 2024

National Theatre Live: The Grapes of Wrath
Dec 6, 2024

All the Old Knives
Apr 8, 2022

London Fields
Sep 20, 2018

Oasis
Mar 17, 2017

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Dec 14, 2016

Fire
Jul 5, 2016

London Road
Jun 12, 2015

The Vote
May 7, 2015

Trance
Mar 27, 2013

Anna Karenina
Sep 6, 2012

Broken
Aug 22, 2012

Kingdom of Heaven
May 3, 2005

Jesus Christ Superstar
Oct 16, 2000