Michael Sheasby

Biography

Michael Sheasby is an AFI/AACTA nominated actor, best known for his work in Mel Gibson's "Hacksaw Ridge", Jennifer Kent's "The Nightingale" and the BBC's "The Luminaries". Micheal was born in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and immigrated to Sydney, Australia with his family in 2001. After graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) in 2010, Michael began his career leading on stage at the Sydney Opera House in roles such as King Henry in Shakespeare's Henry V, and Valentine Coverly in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia. Since turning his attention to screen, Michael has played roles such as Tex Lewis in Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge, Walter Moody in the BBC's The Luminari...