Sharon Rooney facts for kids
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Sharon Rooney
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| Born | 1988/1989 (age 36–37) Glasgow, Scotland
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Sharon Rooney is a talented actress from Scotland. She is well-known for playing Rae Earl in the TV show My Mad Fat Diary. She also played Sophie in Two Doors Down and Dawn in Brief Encounters. You might also recognize her as Miss Atlantis from the 2019 movie Dumbo and as Lawyer Barbie in the 2023 film Barbie.
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Sharon Rooney's Early Life
Sharon Rooney was born in Glasgow, Scotland. She decided to become an actress when she was 16 years old. To follow her dream, she left school and studied performing arts for three years. After that, she earned a degree in drama from Hull University.
Sharon Rooney's Acting Career
Sharon Rooney started her career by performing stand-up comedy. She also toured different schools across Britain with a play. Her first big TV role was as Rae Earl in the E4 teen comedy-drama series My Mad Fat Diary. This show was about a young woman who had just left a psychiatric facility. It aired from 2013 to 2015 and was very popular.
Her performance in My Mad Fat Diary was highly praised. She was even nominated for a BAFTA award in Scotland. Critics said her acting was very natural and believable. She also received a nomination for a Royal Television Society award in 2014. The Young Scot Awards also nominated her in the Entertainment category that same year.
In 2014, Sharon Rooney had a small part in the TV show Sherlock. In 2016, she appeared in the ITV drama Brief Encounters. This show was set in 1982 and followed four women who started a party planning business. She also played Miss Atlantis in the 2019 movie Dumbo. In this film, she sang the song "Baby Mine". In 2021, she played Nicola Walsh in the series Finding Alice.
Sharon Rooney's Film and TV Roles
Sharon Rooney has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Sharon Rooney's Films
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | Under the Skin | Party Girl |
| 2015 | Hector | Young Mother |
| 2019 | Dumbo | Miss Atlantis |
| 2021 | The Electrical Life of Louis Wain | Josephine Wain |
| 2023 | Barbie | Lawyer Barbie |
Sharon Rooney's Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013–2015 | My Mad Fat Diary | Rae Earl | 16 episodes |
| 2014 | Sherlock | Laura | Episode: "The Empty Hearse" |
| 2014–2015 | Mountain Goats | Jules | 7 episodes |
| 2016 | Brief Encounters | Dawn | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | Stag | Brodie | Miniseries |
| 2013, 2016–2017 | Two Doors Down | Sophie | |
| 2016–2018 | Zapped | Barbara | 15 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | The Tunnel | Kiki Stokes | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | No Offence | Faye Caddy | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | The Capture | Becky | 6 episodes |
| 2019–2023 | Jerk | Ruth | 8 episodes |
| 2021 | Finding Alice | Nicola | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | McDonald & Dodds | Doreen Warren | Episode: "We Need To Talk About Doreen" |
| 2022 | The Teacher | Nina | 4 episodes |
| 2022 | The Control Room | Breck | 3 episodes |
| 2024 | Daddy Issues | Catherine | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Nightsleeper | Yasmin (Yas) Brown | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2024 | The Cleaner | Sue, Mrs Barton, Tippy, Cook, Jibbers, John Church, Lady Rice Phillips | Episode "The Housekeeper" |
Sharon Rooney's Awards and Nominations
Sharon Rooney has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2013 | British Academy Scotland Awards | Best Actor/Actress (Television) | My Mad Fat Diary | Nominated |
| 2014 | British Academy Scotland Awards | Best Actor/Actress (Television) | My Mad Fat Diary | Nominated |
| 2014 | Royal Television Society | Best Actress | My Mad Fat Diary | Nominated |
| 2014 | Broadcasting Press Guild | Breakthrough Award | My Mad Fat Diary | Nominated |
| 2014 | Young Scot Awards | Entertainment Award | My Mad Fat Diary | Nominated |
| 2015 | British Academy Scotland Awards | Best Actor/Actress (Television) | My Mad Fat Diary | Won |
| 2021 | British Short Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Do No Harm | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Sharon Rooney para niños
