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 (born 1988/1989) is a talented actress from Scotland. She is famous for playing many different characters on TV and in movies. You might know her as Rae Earl from the TV show My Mad Fat Diary, Sophie in Two Doors Down, or Dawn in Brief Encounters. She also played Miss Atlantis in the 2019 movie Dumbo and Lawyer Barbie in the popular 2023 film Barbie.
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Sharon'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 took a three-year course in performing arts. After that, she studied drama at Hull University.
Sharon's Acting Career
Sharon started her career by performing stand-up comedy. She also traveled around Britain with a play, performing in different schools. Her first big TV role was in 2013. She played Rae Earl in the teen comedy-drama series My Mad Fat Diary on E4. In the show, Rae Earl leaves a special hospital after four months.
This show was very popular! Sharon's acting was praised, and she was even nominated for a BAFTA award in Scotland. A newspaper called The Guardian said her acting was "natural" and "believable." She was also nominated for a Royal Television Society award in 2014. The Young Scot Awards also nominated her for an Entertainment award that same year.
In 2014, Sharon 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 was about four women who started a party planning business.
Sharon played Miss Atlantis in the 2019 movie Dumbo. In this film, she even sang the song "Baby Mine". In 2021, she played Nicola Walsh in the show Finding Alice.
Sharon's Film and TV Roles
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| McDonald & Dodds | Doreen Warren | Episode: "We Need To Talk About Doreen" | ||
| 2022 | The Teacher | Nina | 4 episodes | |
| The Control Room | Breck | 3 episodes | ||
| 2024 | Daddy Issues | Catherine | Recurring role; 6 episodes | |
| Nightsleeper | Yasmin (Yas) Brown | Recurring role; 6 episodes | ||
| The Cleaner | Sue, Mrs Barton, Tippy, Cook, Jibbers, John Church, Lady Rice Phillips | Episode "The Housekeeper" |
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 |
| Royal Television Society | Best Actress | My Mad Fat Diary | Nominated | |
| Broadcasting Press Guild | Breakthrough Award | My Mad Fat Diary | Nominated | |
| 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
