Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Yes Admiral by Michael Sheard Yes Admiral by Michael Sheard. INTERVIEW - MICHAEL SHEARD. I had the chance to ask actor Michael Sheard some questions. He was the U-Boat captain in ' ' and in ' Last Crusade '. He also played with Harrison Ford in ' ' and ' Force Ten From Navarone '. Michael was born in the Scottish city of Aberdeen, the son of a minister of the kirk, Donald Marriot Perkins (Sheard was his mother's maiden name). He attended The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in , leaving to do two years National Service in The Royal Air Force as an Aircraftsman. He has appeared on stage and screen, most notably in BBC Television's and Lucasfilm's : Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back as Mr. Maurice Bronson and Admiral Ozzel respectively. He has worked with some very famous actors and actresses such as Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir David Niven, Dame Peggy Ashcroft, Elliot Gould, Roger Moore, Jeremy Bullock, Stefanie Powers, Susan Tully, John Wayne, Todd Carty, Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Glenda Jackson MP, Sir Sean Connery and Harrison Ford. Michael is married to Ros Sheard whom he calls 'Dearly Beloved' and has three children. Ferbruary 04, 2003. 1. How did you get the parts in Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and what do you think about your characters? -Question by Peter99- 2. A scene with you in Raiders of the Lost Ark was deleted. Why, and what exactly was it about? -Question by Peter99- 5. How would you compare the directing technique of Irvin Kershner, with whom you worked on The Empire Strikes Back, to that of Steven Spielberg? -Question by Toht- 6. Did you meet and how much involved was he on set on the Empire Strikes Back and also on the Indy films? -Question by Toht- 7. What do you think about a fourth Indiana Jones movie and would you like to be in it again? -Question by Willie- 8. You also played with Harrison Ford in Force Ten From Navarone. So you did four movies with him (Indy1+3, Star Wars 5). Did you develop a certain friendship or something like that and are you still in contact with him, or the others. -Question by MolaRam- Many thanks for answering these questions. The entire Indiana Jones fan community and I thank you very much for your co-operation. Not everybody takes so much time to please his / her fans. It's a pleasure. By the way, I hate the word fan - it stands for fanatic and none of my many convention friends are fanatics. I call them Apps in my books - Appreciators! If you want to know more about Michael Sheard visit his official website. Michael Sheard Actor Biography. Michael Sheard was born in Aberdeen on the 18th June 1938. His birth name was Donald Marriot Perkins. His father was a Church of Scotland Minister (Donald Perkins). They lived at Carlton Place. His mother's maiden name was Sheard and he later took this as his stage name. He was educated at Aberdeen Grammar School. The family moved to England when Michael was 15, though returned regularly to The Granite City to visit relatives. Michael studied at London's The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Before starting his acting career he served two years in the Royal Air Force. Nine grieving Aberdeen families, one dark secret. Can love triumph? Group is the new emotionally raw psychological character-driven suspense romance by author C.G. Buswell. Films and Television Appearances Of Michael Sheard. His most fondly remembered role was as the Grange Hill teacher and deputy headmaster Mr Bronson who terrorised his pupils with his cries of "You Boy!" during the 1980s. He had roles in many of the blockbuster films of the 1970s and 1980s such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones. In Star Wars he played Admiral Ozzel in The Empire Strikes Back film. His character was killed by . George Lucas, the Director and Creator of Star Wars, described his acting as the best death scene he'd ever seen. He was choked to death by Vader. He worked again with Harrison Ford in his films of the Indiana Jones character in the first film Raiders of the Lost Ark where he played the U-Boat Captain. Michael Sheard played Adolf Hitler in Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. Michael played Hitler in four more films and TV programmes - Rogue Male, The Dirty Dozen: The Next Mission, Hitler of the Andes and . He played another Nazi, Heinrich Himmler, in the films The Death of Adolf Hitler, The Bunker and in the TV programme Space. He acted in British soap operas Crossroads and Coronation Street. He also had roles in classic comedies such as Allo Allo, On The Buses, The Likely Lads and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Science fiction roles included 4 roles in - The Headmaster in Remembrance of the Daleks, Supervisor Lowe in The Invisible Enemy, Laurence Scarman in and Dr. Summers in The Mind of Evil and roles in Blakes 7 and The Tomorrow People. TV drama roles saw Michael have roles in The Darling Buds of May, Bulman, Tales of the Unexpected, Minder, Z Cars, The New Avengers, Softly Softly, The Sweeney, Dixon of Dock Green, The Protectors, Colditz, Jason King, Van der Valk, Paul Temple, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and Adam Adamant Lives! He regularly attended Dr Who and Star Wars conventions. The Books Of Michael Sheard. Michael Sheard published his autobiography in 1997 entitled "Yes Mr Bronson - Memoirs Of A Bum Actor". The forward was written by fellow actor Roger Moore. His other memoir books included "Yes, School's Out! : Sci-Fi Conventions, Parties and Much, Much More ", "Yes It's Photographic: The Party Goes On" and "Yes, Admiral". Michael died of cancer on the 31st August 2005 in the Isle of Wight where he had settled with his family. He was aged 67. He is survived by his artist wife Ros Sheard and their three children. His son Simon Sheard has also acted. Yes Admiral by Michael Sheard. His agent said he had been suffering from cancer and died at home on the Isle of Wight. As well as his role on Grange Hill, Sheard appeared in several movies, including The Empire Strikes Back and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. What are your memories of Michael Sheard? This debate is now closed. Read a selection of your comments below. Your comments: I met Michael Sheard at a few Doctor Who conventions and he was always a joy to talk to and great fun. He seemed to have amazing energy. I will greatly miss him. David, London. I remember growing up in the UK on Grange Hill moments. His presence as a character anchored the entire Grange Hill show. He was the reason naughtiness had a price. He was a huge part of why it worked so well. Francis Shephard, Adelaide, Australia. I met Michael a couple of times at Doctor Who conventions and he really was a great bloke. Always laughing and smiling, his booming voice will be missed by his many fans. My sympathies to his family and friends. Simon Holden, Brierley Hill. I met Michael Sheard a couple of times here in Glasgow. He had more energy and spirit than most people half his age! His coffee mornings were legendary (with not much coffee present). Always had a wicked twinkle in his eye, a laugh and a kind word for his fans. One of the best Doctor Who guest actors - the new series won't be the same without him. He will be sorely missed. Alan Collinson, Glasgow. I met Michael about 6 years ago at a book signing in Fareham in WH Smiths. We had a very long chat about his career, life on Grange Hill and of course George Lucas. I can honestly say that meeting this man was an honour and someone I will never forget. I send my best wishes to his family at this sad time, he will never be forgotten! Alun Kemp, Lee-On-The Solent, UK. Michael Sheard was Grange Hill - Love to his family. He will be missed. Wendy Garde, Camberley Surrey. I'm sad to hear he's passed away. A great actor who scared the living daylights out of me as Mr Bronson especially he was in it at around the time I started High School! Doctor Who will not be the same without him! Simon McCombe, Bristol, England. Having met Michael twice, while working in his agent's office, I can honestly say he was a polite and jovial character who worked hard and enjoyed everything he did. Stephen Brennan, Lincoln. Michael Sheard was a fantastic man. Sci-fi conventions shall never be the same again. He will be sorely missed by everyone. Maria Larkin, Bridgend, South Wales. The force will be with you. Always. Michael Griffin, Cambridge, UK. I had the pleasure of meeting Michael at a Dr Who event several years ago. He was a terrific fellow. I will always remember the pub lunch we had together with a few of the Dr Who fans (and our late baguettes). He'll be much missed by all. Dean Westray, Dagenham, Essex. Grange Hill will never be the same without him. We'll miss the always comical toupee! Darren Ewen, Swindon, England. I remember watching Mr. Sheard on various Doctor Who episodes and I was privileged to meet him at a very small sci-fi and beanie baby fair in Fareham, Hampshire a few years ago and he was a very nice man. He laughed when I told him I watched Doctor Who but couldn't identify all the stories he was in! I brought a signed CD on which he had appeared and I was brought three of his autographical books, each with a personal message in. Rest in peace. Patrick Furlong, Gosport , England. Had the pleasure of meeting Michael when he appeared as Bronson at a 'School Disco' theme night at Aston Uni in 2003. He was up for anything, liked a drink and held me spellbound for hours with his tales of the TV and movie industry. Top bloke. Lee Churchill, Birmingham. Michael was a top bloke and I met him during his role as the president of The Exewing Fundraisers Star Wars Conventions In Honiton. Really Genuine Guy and he will be missed by a generation of Star Wars fans. My thoughts are with his family. Norman Cooke, Poole, Dorset. England. He played perfectly the "scary teacher" that prowled every school! Matt Crawford, London, England. I was on a train coming back from London about a year ago and I saw him. I was still too scared to go and ask for an autograph! Scott, Gosport, Hampshire. I met him a number of times at conventions. He was a genuinely nice man and was always the life and soul of the party. Outlasting many much younger than him. He will be greatly missed. Keith Underhilll. Michael was a top pro all the way through. I was there to record a video interview with him back in '99 and he was wonderful. There won't be another like Michael. Cheers for all the memories you gave us be they Grange Hill, Doctor Who or wherever. Martin Hearn, Kendal, Cumbria. I knew Michael from several shows and conventions throughout the world. I met him last at the Cellebration in the USA, and he was planned as a guest at my own convention in Holland. Michael was a dear friend, I enjoyed his company a lot. I wish his family all the best, they lost a great man! Pieter Soet, Hillegom, The Netherlands. I had the honour of meeting Michael once, he was a lovely man and he'll be sorely missed. A J Summersgill, Basingstoke, UK. Michael Sheard had that uncanny knack of being able to play the most frightful characters on screen whilst being a true gentleman in real life. Ian Abrahams, Redruth, Cornwall. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Sheard twice. He was as eccentric as you like, a real laugh and someone who gave a lot of energy to his fans. I'll miss him, and will fondly remember him leading a load of us on a dance floor to 'School's Out for Summer'. Jeremy Griffiths, London, UK. Michael Sheard was a guest at a local convention, CONvergence. He contributed far beyond the notoriety of his acting roles. He was so loved that he was brought back a second time. Beyond Sheard's work as an actor he was also warm, witty and dignified as a person. I am truly saddened at his passing. Too dear a man to leave us so soon. J. Manna, Twin Cities, USA. As much as I remember him as Mr Bronson in Grange Hill, he also played a small but significant part in the first Auf Wiedersehn Pet as Herr Grunwald. What a sad loss to the television and film world. Sarah Keiper, Brentwood, Essex. He'll always be the scariest teacher ever to grace our screens. Who could forget that comic toupee? We'll miss him. Sam Raven, London, England. I was only ever in fear of one teacher in my school days - Mr Bronson. I still have flashbacks when I hear 'you, boy!' Leon Jevons, Cannock, Staffs. You will be greatly missed, Admiral Ozzel Edwin, Pwllheli, Wales. You knew where you stood with Mr Bronson - usually in the corridor or outside his office! A fine actor playing a true-to-life character, the type of which we need more of in our schools today. Jon, UK. I will always remember Mr Bronson as the major factor in me dreading going to high school. A part he played so well I was to meet several Mr Bronsons throughout school education. Rob, Salford. Another key childhood idol has gone. I saw the man at a convention a couple of years back and it's amazing how star struck seeing Mr Bronson can make you. All the best. Dan Smith, Evesham. What sad news, to Grange Hill fans he was our "after school" headmaster. Powerful, frightening and commanded respect. His presence as Mr Bronson certainly jumped through the screen. Rest in Peace. Robert Jervis, Never received the recognition he deserved, but for anyone aged 32-35, Mr Bronson was terrifying, but not only that, Mr Bronson was in Star Wars as well. David, London. We are deeply saddened to hear this news. Meeting Michael at 'A Galaxy Of Stars' event in April, Michael was full of life and one of the most warm, friendly stars you could ever meet. Michael will never be forgotten, not just for his Star Wars role and Grange Hill but as a larger than life character. God Bless you Michael. Our thoughts go to all his family. Jason Smith, Weston-Super-Mare. So Michael Sheard has passed away. Yes, I did recognise him for playing Mr Bronson in Grange Hill but I will most remember him for his regular appearances in Dr Who. He was brilliant in Pyramids of Mars as he was in all the episodes he appeared in. Sad to see the loss of such a fine actor. Michael, you will be missed. Chrissie Mason, Blackpool, England. Top Bloke.Genuinely nice person, always going above and beyond the call of duty, & entertaining to boot! He will be missed. Neil & Magz (from the Gaming Con circuit) Neil & Magz Wiseman, Aberdeen, Scotland. Michael Sheard will be sorly missed by the entire generation who grew up with the Grange Hill set. His untimely death has robbed us of his undoubted talent in later years. Eddie Espie, Cookstown. A classic characterisation for Grange Hill watchers of my generation.Big shock,as I only heard him speaking on the radio the other week. A Sad loss but Michael leaves us the legacy of a body of fine work. Emalyse, Bedfordshire. What a terrible shame - I had met him at a Star Wars convention where I found him to be the perfect gentleman - he will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. Ratty, I can never forgive him for the way he treated Danny Kendall. Jim Daly, Belfast. I bet the first thing he'll say on meeting God will be "You, boy". R.I.P, Michael & God bless you - always. John Hastings, Cumbria. To me his most memorable performance was as a Number 2 in the Prisoner. Richard, London. Sheard's Mr Bronson was Grange Hill. He seemed like a genuinely nice guy when he was interviewed, always laughing. Mike, London. What a great TV villain - a psychotic French Teacher! All together now "YOU BOY. ". Thanks Michael. Matthew, Maidenhead, UK. This man was throttled on screen more times than any other actor of his generation - he was strangled by a mummy in Dr Who and digested by an alien monster in Space 1999. a fantastic TV actor. they don't produce them like this anymore Anon, London. A top bloke - he was a regular at conventions for years and I met him at GenCon a number of times. Always friendly, happy to let you buy him a drink, and willing to muck in and help out with any event no matter how ridiculous. David , London. A truly great actor - none the less so for being unsung. Angshu Bhowmik, London. Michael - you've been a dear friend to me over the years and it was an honor to be of service to you, providing Michaelsheard.com to the public. I will miss you dearly. Lou. Lou (T-bone) Tambone, West Paterson, NJ USA. As scary a teacher and sinister imperial officer as you'd hope to meet! Steven Hargraves, Liverpool, UK. What a legend! I often watched Grange Hill in the 80s with my grandson - and he was terrified of him! If only more modern day teachers shared his sense of strictness and discipline! Bill Stitt, Edinburgh. Grange Hill's Mr Bronson dies. The actor Michael Sheard, known to millions as Grange Hill's scary teacher Mr Bronson, died today, aged 65. He had been suffering from cancer and died in the early hours near his home on the Isle of Wight, his agent said. Born in Aberdeen, Sheard studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) in London before winning parts in TV shows such as Dixon of Dock Green and Crossroads. With a series of roles in Doctor Who spanning more than 20 years, he boasted that he starred alongside more doctors than any other actor. Sheard's many film roles include Admiral Ozzel in The Empire Strikes Back. He also played Adolf Hitler five times, most famously in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. But he is best remembered for his role as Maurice Bronson, the strict deputy head who struck terror into the hearts of pupils. Sheard once said he "wouldn't have missed dear old Bronson for anything". Yes Admiral by Michael Sheard. AKA Donald Marriot Perkins. Born: 18-Jun-1938 Birthplace: Aberdeen, Scotland Died: 31-Aug-2005 Location of death: Newport, Isle of Wight Cause of death: Cancer - unspecified Remains: Cremated. Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor. Nationality: Scotland Executive summary: Mr. Bronson on Grange Hill. Wife: Rosalind Moir ("Ros", m. 1961, until his death, three children) Son: Simon Sheard. TELEVISION Grange Hill Mr. Maurice Bronson (deputy headmaster, 1985-89) Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Herr Grunwald (1983-84) Doctor Who Laurence Scarman (1966-88) Author of books: Yes, Mr. Bronson: Memoirs of a Bum Actor ( 1997 , memoir) Yes, Admiral ( 1999 , memoir) Yes, School's Out! ( 2001 , memoir)