Sharon Morgan facts for kids

Sharon Morgan (born on August 29, 1949) is a talented Welsh actress. She has performed on stage, in movies, and on TV. Sharon grew up in Llandyfaelog, a village in Wales. Today, she lives in Cardiff. She is well-known for her work in Welsh films and TV shows. Sharon has won three BAFTA Cymru awards for her acting.

About Sharon Morgan's Life

Sharon Morgan grew up in Glanamman, Carmarthenshire. Her father was a headmaster, and her mother was a drama teacher. When she was young, Sharon wasn't sure if she could become an actress. However, her parents always supported her dream.

Sharon's Education and Family

Before becoming an actress, Sharon studied history at Cardiff University in the 1960s. After that, she trained to be a stage actress. Sharon has two children, Stephan (born around 1979) and Saran (born around 1995). For most of her acting career, she balanced her work with being a single parent. She once said that she managed with the help of friends.

Sharon is also a strong supporter of the Welsh language. She speaks Welsh, which is her first language, as well as English and French. Sharon believes it's important to stay active as you get older. She looks up to actress Helen Mirren as an example for older women.

Sharon Morgan's Acting Career

Sharon Morgan started her acting career in the 1970s. Since then, she has appeared in many TV shows, films, and plays. She performs in both English and Welsh. The Welsh newspaper Western Mail called her "one of the most respected actors of her generation."

Famous Roles on Screen

Some of Sharon's notable roles include Professor Margaret Edwards in A Mind to Kill. She played this character from 1994 to 2002. She also played Stella Craven in Mine All Mine in 2004. This show was written by the famous writer Russell T Davies.

Sharon has also had regular roles in other BBC dramas. She was in Belonging and had a recurring role in Doctors. You might have also seen her in popular UK TV shows like Midsomer Murders, Casualty, and Coronation Street. She also appeared in Welsh shows such as Caerdydd, Pobol y Cwm, and Alys.

In 2002, Sharon starred as Kath in the comedy short film Pleasure Pill. In 2008, she played the main character, Martha, in the S4C drama Martha, Jac a Sianco. She described this film as "culturally important." It showed a strong and sensitive picture of farm life in Wales. Sharon won her second BAFTA Cymru award for best actress for her role as Martha. She had won her first for her performance in Tair Chwaer in 1998.

Roles in Popular TV Shows

Sharon also became well-known for her role as Mary Cooper in Torchwood. Mary Cooper is the mother of the main character, Gwen Cooper. Sharon first appeared in Torchwood in 2008. She returned for six episodes of the show's fourth series, Torchwood: Miracle Day, in 2011.

Later in 2011, Sharon starred as Maggie Jones in Resistance. This film was based on a novel by Owen Sheers. Sharon's work in Resistance earned her another nomination for best actress. She won this award at the 21st BAFTA Cymru awards on September 30, 2012. In September 2012, Sharon joined the cast of Hollyoaks Later, playing Nana Flo. She also appeared in the US drama series Da Vinci's Demons as Sister Albina.

Stage Work and Translations

Besides her screen work, Sharon Morgan is also a respected stage actress and writer. She has also translated plays into the Welsh language. One of her stage acting roles was in the National Theatre Wales production A Good night out in the Valleys, which first showed in 2010.

Selected Film and TV Roles