Antony Sher

Born: 1949-06-14

Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa

Biography

Sir Antony Sher, KBE (born 14 June 1949) was an English actor of South African origin, a two-time Laurence Olivier Award winner and four-time nominee. He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1982 and toured in many roles, as well as appearing on film and TV, and working as a writer and theatre director. He died of cancer on 3rd December 2021.

Known For

Superman II
The Wolfman
Shakespeare in Love
Mrs Brown
Erik the Viking
The Miracle Maker
God on Trial
Yanks
The Wind in the Willows
Queer as Art

Top Movie Credits

Superman II Bell Boy
The Wolfman Dr. Hoenneger
Mrs Brown Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli
The Miracle Maker Ben Azra (voice)
Yanks GI at Cinema