PORT Talbot actor Michael Sheen has taken on a new starring role — but this time off the silver screen.
The Hollywood star has taken on the position of chairing the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
He was part of a host of new names to represent the Cardiff institution at home and abroad.
Sheen, who grew up in Baglan, said he was looking forward to working with new talent.
In 2007, he became a Fellow of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and in 2009 he was awarded an OBE for his services to drama.
He recently represented the college at the unveiling of Richard Burton's star on the Los Angeles walk of fame.
The college was behind the campaign to raise funds to have Burton's star installed in recognition of his talent.
The popular actor is known for his screen portrayals of figures such as Tony Blair, David Frost and Brian Clough.
He has also had roles in Alice in Wonderland and Twlight.
In 2011 he returned to Port Talbot for a 72-hour performance of The Passion which involved over 1,000 residents.
Holywell-born Jonathan Pryce has also accepted a chair at the college.
The award-winning actor of the stage and screen had his breakthrough in Terry Gilliam's Brazil.
Announcing its new chairs, the college said the second tenure of international chairs allowed it to benefit from their "knowledge, insight and artistry" and boost its national and international profile.
College drama director Sean Crowley said: "The drama department is delighted that these posts have been created and that we have been able to appoint such inspirational and prestigious artists from the world of performing arts."
Russian trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov has also accepted a chair at the college along with conductor Simon Halsey.
