Sonatine 11542 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 (edited) TV's Mr Bronson actor Sheard dies Michael Sheard became a cult hero for playing Mr Bronson Actor Michael Sheard, best known for playing teacher Mr Bronson in BBC One's long-running children's drama Grange Hill in the 1980s, has died aged 65. His agent said he had been suffering from cancer and died at home on the Isle of Wight. Sheard also had many movie roles, including the part of Admiral Ozzel in Star Wars film The Empire Strikes Back. He also played Adolf Hitler five times, most famously in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. In Grange Hill, his stern manner and cries of "You, boy" as deputy head and French teacher Maurice Bronson made him one of TV's most memorable figures. Born in Aberdeen, he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) in London before taking small parts in TV shows such as Dixon of Dock Green, Crossroads and Doctor Who. Other film appearances included Raiders of the Lost Ark, All Quiet On The Western Front and The Dirty Dozen - Second Assignment. He regularly appeared at Star Wars, cult TV and 1980s-themed conventions and nightclubs. The first of three autobiographies, Yes, Mr Bronson: Memoirs of a Bum Actor, was published in 1997. Gutted, after Gripper Stebson he was my favourite Grange Hill character. Although Rolaaaaaaaaaaand Browning deserves an honourable mention too. Edited August 31, 2005 by Sonatine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 He was great in Grange Hill! Also i remember reading for the voiceover on Little Britain Walliams and Lucas wanted either Tom Baker, some other actor i can't remember or Michael Sheard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_NUFC 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Mr Bronson was class. He was a total idiot, but that's what made him class. That guy was also Herr Grunwald on Auf Wierdersehen Pet as well, where he played a German Mr Bronson type character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 He was one of my favourites. As well as the blonde headmistress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Herr Grunwald > * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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