Michelle Dockery facts for kids
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Michelle Dockery
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Michelle Suzanne Dockery
15 December 1981 Romford, England
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| Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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Jasper Waller-Bridge
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Michelle Suzanne Dockery (born 15 December 1981) is a talented English actress. She is most famous for playing Lady Mary Crawley in the popular TV show Downton Abbey. This show was a period drama that ran from 2010 to 2015. For her role, Michelle was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and three Primetime Emmy Awards. She also played Lady Mary in the Downton Abbey movies in 2019 and 2022. A new Downton Abbey movie is expected in 2025.
After finishing her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Michelle started her acting career on stage in 2004. She has also appeared in several films and other TV series.
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About Michelle Dockery
Early Life and School
Michelle Dockery was born on 15 December 1981 in Romford, England. Her mother, Lorraine, worked as a care home assistant. Her father, Michael, was a lorry driver from Ireland. Michelle grew up in Romford, which is in Greater London.
She attended the Finch Stage School to learn acting. Later, she graduated from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 2004. This is a well-known school for performing arts.
Acting Career
Starting on Stage
Michelle Dockery was part of the National Youth Theatre when she was younger. She first acted professionally in a play called His Dark Materials in 2004. This play was shown at the Royal National Theatre.
She was nominated for an award for her role in Pillars of the Community in 2006. In 2007, she played Eliza Doolittle in a play called Pygmalion. This role earned her another award nomination. She also received an Olivier Award nomination for her role in the 2009 play Burnt by the Sun. In 2010, she played Ophelia in Hamlet.
Film and Television Roles
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In 2006, Michelle starred as Susan in a TV adaptation of Hogfather. She also appeared in The Red Riding Trilogy and Waking the Dead. In 2009, she was in the Cranford Christmas special. She also played a young governess in The Turn of the Screw.
Michelle became very well-known in 2010 when she took on the role of Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey. This series was filmed every year from February to August. It was shown on ITV in the UK and later on PBS in the U.S.
For her work as Lady Mary, Michelle was nominated for three Emmy Awards. These nominations were in 2012, 2013, and 2014. She also received a Golden Globe Award nomination in 2013.
Her first major film role was in Hanna (2011). In 2012, she appeared in Anna Karenina. She also starred in the spy thriller Restless. In 2014, she was in the action film Non-Stop with Liam Neeson.
In 2014, Michelle was recognized by the Guildhall School for her achievements. She was also listed among Britain's most influential people by The Sunday Times.
In 2015, Michelle starred in the science fiction film Self/less. From 2016 to 2017, she played the main character, Letty Raines, in the American drama series Good Behavior. Her character was trying to improve her life after being released from prison.
In 2017, Michelle appeared in the British film The Sense of an Ending. She played Susie Webster in this movie. Later that year, she had a main role in the Netflix western miniseries Godless.
In 2019, Michelle returned as Lady Mary Crawley in the Downton Abbey movie. This film was very successful. She also appeared in The Gentlemen, directed by Guy Ritchie.
Music and Charity Work
Michelle Dockery is also a trained singer. She has performed at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. She has also sung with a band called Sadie and the Hotheads. This band was formed by Elizabeth McGovern, who played her mother in Downton Abbey. In 2022, Michelle and her Downton Abbey co-star Michael C. Fox signed a record deal as a music duo.
Michelle is involved in charity work. In 2014, Oxfam named her their first Humanitarian Ambassador. She also supports Changing Faces and other charities. She was part of a short film to promote Stand Up to Cancer UK in 2014.
Personal Life
Michelle Dockery was in a relationship with John Dineen starting in 2013. Sadly, John passed away in 2015.
In 2019, Michelle began a relationship with Jasper Waller-Bridge. Jasper is the brother of writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Michelle and Jasper announced their engagement in January 2022. They got married on 22 September 2023.
Main Works
Michelle Dockery has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
- Films: Hanna (2011), Anna Karenina (2012), Non-Stop (2014), Self/less (2015), The Sense of an Ending (2017), Downton Abbey (2019), The Gentlemen (2019), Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022), and Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025).
- Television: Hogfather (2006), Downton Abbey (2010–2015), Restless (2012), Good Behavior (2016–2017), Godless (2017), Defending Jacob (2020), and Anatomy of a Scandal (2022).
Awards and Recognition
Michelle Dockery has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
- She won second prize at the Ian Charleson Awards in 2007 for her role in Pygmalion.
- She was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award in 2010.
- For Downton Abbey, she received multiple nominations, including Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
- She won Screen Actors Guild Awards with the cast of Downton Abbey for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
- In 2018, she received the Variety Icon Award for Outstanding Achievement in Acting at the Cannes International TV Series Film Festival.
See also
In Spanish: Michelle Dockery para niños
