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My daughter shouts 'Michael Sheen is in the building' in public, says actor

My daughter shouts 'Michael Sheen is in the building' in public, says actor

Summary

Actor Michael Sheen shared that his daughter Lyra often announces his presence in public as if she is his agent. Sheen spoke about trying to avoid meeting real-life famous people he portrays to maintain objectivity in his roles. He once met former British Prime Minister Tony Blair while playing him in a film.

Key Facts

  • Michael Sheen's daughter Lyra announces his presence in public, saying "Michael Sheen is here!"
  • Sheen notices Lyra now likes to be in fan photographs with him.
  • He prefers not to meet the people he portrays in films to avoid personal biases.
  • Despite this preference, he met former Prime Minister Tony Blair during a dinner event.
  • His daughter Mabli nicknamed him "Sheenie the genie" after his role in a pantomime.
  • Sheen has portrayed several real-life figures, including Tony Blair, Brian Clough, David Frost, Kenneth Williams, and Chris Tarrant.

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