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 ' Raiders of the Lost Ark ' and Adolf Hitler in ' Last Crusade '. He also played with Harrison Ford in ' The Empire Strikes Back ' 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 London, 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 Grange Hill and Lucasfilm's Star Wars: 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 George Lucas 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 Darth Vader. 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 The Tomorrow People. 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 Doctor Who - The Headmaster in Remembrance of the Daleks, Supervisor Lowe in The Invisible Enemy, Laurence Scarman in Pyramids of Mars 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.