
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.
Born: January 21, 1975 · Brockley, London, England, UK
Filmography (29)

Shelter
2026
Actor: Uncle

Kraven the Hunter
2024
Actor: Lead Poacher

TV
Bodies
2023
Actor: Hayden Harker

TV
SAS Rogue Heroes
2022
Actor: Lt. General Ritchi…

TV
Karen Pirie
2022
Actor: Weird Mackie Snr

All the Old Knives
2022
Actor: Treble

TV
Chernobyl
2019
Actor: Blond Man

London Fields
2018
Actor: Tony De Taunton

TV
Bodyguard
2018
Actor: Longcross

TV
Trauma
2018
Actor: Lee Ransen

TV
Rellik
2017
Actor: Steven Mills

Oasis
2017
Actor: Phelps

TV
Oasis
2017
Actor: Phelps

TV
Taboo
2017
Actor: Dr. Powell

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
Actor: General Corssin

Fire
2016
Actor: Ranger (Mark)

London Road
2015
Actor: Simon Newton

The Vote
2015
Actor: Gerry Henderson

Trance
2013
Actor: Security Guard #1

Anna Karenina
2012
Actor: Doorkeeper

Broken
2012
Actor: Desk Sergeant

TV
Black Mirror
2011
Actor: Roy

TV
Vera
2011
Actor: Ian Holland

TV
Game of Thrones
2011
Actor: Stark Soldier

TV
Luther
2010
Actor: Gordon Murray

Kingdom of Heaven
2005
Actor: Young Sergeant

TV
Foyle's War
2002
Actor: Jack Davey

Jesus Christ Superstar
2000
Actor: Annas

TV
Silent Witness
1996
Actor: Jason BodleActor: Jason Bodie
