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BIO

Sheridan Caroline Sian Smith OBE (born 25 June 1981) is an English actress, singer, and television personality. Smith came to prominence after playing a variety of characters on sitcoms such as The Royle Family (1999–2000), Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001–2009), Gavin & Stacey (2008–2010), and Benidorm (2009). She co-starred as Joey Ross in the drama series Jonathan Creek between 2009 and 2013, and went on to receive acclaim for starring in a succession of television dramas, such as Mrs Biggs (2012), Cilla (2014), The C Word (2015), Black Work (2015), The Moorside (2017), Cleaning Up (2019), and Four Lives (2022). Her film credits include Tower Block (2012), Quartet (2012), The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016), and The Railway Children Return (2022).



Smith has appeared in the West End musicals Little Shop of Horrors (2007), Legally Blonde (2010), Funny Girl (2016), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (2019), and Opening Night (2024). She played the title role in the 2023 West End production of Shirley Valentine. Her debut album, Sheridan, debuted at number nine on the UK Albums Chart in 2017. Her second album, A Northern Soul, was released the following year.

Smith is the recipient of two Olivier Awards, a British Academy Television Award, and a National Television Award, as well as two International Emmy Award nominations. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama.

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STAGE CREDITS

Opening Night Opening Night
[West End]
2024
Myrtle
Shirley Valentine Shirley Valentine
[West End]
2023
Shirley Valentine [Replacement]
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[West End]
London Revival, 2019
The Narrator
Funny Girl Funny Girl
[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory West End Transfer, 2016
Fanny Brice
Funny Girl Funny Girl
[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory West End Revival Production, 2015
Fanny Brice
A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream
[West End]
Michael Grandage Company Production, 2013
Titania
Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler
[West End]
Old Vic Theatre Production, 2012
Hedda Gabler
Legally Blonde Legally Blonde
[West End]
Original London Production, 2010
Elle Woods
Little Shop of Horrors
[West End]
West End Transfer, 2007
Audrey
Bugsy Malone
[West End]
London Revival, 1997
Performer
Little Shop of Horrors
[London Fringe]
London Revival, 2006
Audrey

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actress in a Musical

Sheridan Smith, Funny Girl


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Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Performance In A Supporting Role

Sheridan SmithFlare Path


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Evening Standard Awards - 2011 - Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress

Sheridan SmithFlare Path


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actress in a Musical

Sheridan Smith, Legally Blonde


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Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actress in a Musical

Sheridan Smith, Legally Blonde

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Actress in a Musical

Sheridan Smith, Little Shop Of Horrors

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sheridan Smith been in?

Sheridan Smith has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Sheridan Smith been in?

Sheridan Smith has appeared on London's West End in 10 shows.

What was Sheridan Smith's first West End show?

Sheridan Smith's first West End show was Bugsy Malone which opened in

What awards has Sheridan Smith been nominated for?

Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Funny Girl, Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Flare Path, Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress (Evening Standard Awards) for Flare Path, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde and Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Little Shop Of Horrors.

What awards has Sheridan Smith won?

Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Flare Path; Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress (Evening Standard Awards) for Flare Path; Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde; Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde.

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