Antony Sher
Birthday: 14 June 1949, Cape Town, South Africa
Height: 168 cm
Born in 1949, Antony Sher was raised in South Africa before going to London to study at the Webber-Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art between 1969 and 1971. After performing for the theatre group "G ...Show More
Gay, Jewish, white South African, that's three minority groups. I wasn't ready to come out as gay. J Show more
Gay, Jewish, white South African, that's three minority groups. I wasn't ready to come out as gay. Jewish I was a bit worried about because I couldn't see any examples of great leading classical actors who were Jewish, and white South African was a problem because my political education didn't really start until I got here (Britain) and I suddenly realised I'd been part of one of the most abhorrent societies on earth. Apartheid is an atrocity to rank alongside some of the most appalling atrocities of the last century. Hide
Young kids coming out of drama school don't want to go into theatre any more, they all want to be fi Show more
Young kids coming out of drama school don't want to go into theatre any more, they all want to be film or TV stars. And so when the RSC for example have to audition for a new production of Romeo and Juliet, it's always really hard playing or finding that whole group of young actors that can play those parts, because they're not interested any more. Hide
Antony Sher's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (37)
Antony Sher'S roles
Dr. Moth
Dr. Hoenneger
