Antony Sher

AKA:
Sir , Antony Sher
Nationality:
South African
Birthdate:
06/14/1949
Birthplace:
Cape Town, South Africa
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biography
Acclaimed as one of the most dynamic and intelligent British stage actors in the last two decades, Antony Sher remains a relative unknown in the USA. He has appeared in several cult films, notably in the title role of "Shadey" (1985) and "The Young Poisoner's Handbook" (1994).

The South African-born, openly gay and Jewish Sher was a child prodigy in art. Because he was shy as a lad, he was sent for elocution lessons which lead to his desire to be an actor. After compulsory military service (which he spent mostly painting portraits of the officers), Sher moved to Great Britain. Turned down by Continued

Credits
(TV Show)
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Frank Jeremy
2004
Disraeli
1997
Maurice
Loki the Evil Blacksmith
Oliver Shadey
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Born and raised in South Africa
1968 
Moved to London to study at Webber-Douglas Academy
1979 
Feature film debut as a solider in the film "Yanks"
1980 
Appeared in title role in the British TV drama "The History Man"
1981 
Co-wrote script for and starred in "Mark Gertler Fragments of a Biography"
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