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Sophie McShera
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McShera at an event for Downton Abbey cast and creators in May 2014.
Born (1985-05-17) 17 May 1985 (age 40)
Alma mater Brunel University (BFA)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2007–present
Known for

Sophie McShera is an English actress. She was born on May 17, 1985. Sophie is famous for playing Ros McCain in the TV show Waterloo Road. She also played Daisy Mason in the popular series Downton Abbey. Many people know her as Drizella Tremaine from the 2015 Disney movie Cinderella.

About Sophie McShera

Early Life and Education

Sophie McShera grew up in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. She comes from a big Irish family. Her mother is a teacher, and her father was a teacher who later became a financial adviser. When she was young, her family moved to Eccleshill, West Yorkshire. Sophie went to St Joseph's College there.

During her high school years, Sophie attended the Footsteps Theatre School. She got her first big acting chance at age twelve. This was in a comedy play called The Goodbye Girl. After that, she toured with the musical Annie. Later, she studied drama at Brunel University in London. She earned a degree in drama from the university.

Personal Life

Sophie McShera shared in 2019 that she is a vegetarian. This means she does not eat meat.

Sophie's Acting Career

Sophie McShera, Adventures of Tintin, London, 2011 (crop)
Sophie McShera in 2011

Sophie McShera started her acting career in 2007, after finishing university. She appeared in TV shows like Emmerdale and Doctors. In 2008, she also had a role in the drama Survivors.

Roles in TV Series

In 2009, Sophie joined the cast of the BBC One school drama Waterloo Road. She played Ros McCain, an A-level student, for the show's fifth series. Ros's stories often focused on her school goals and discovering her identity.

After Waterloo Road, Sophie became part of the cast of Downton Abbey. This was a popular ITV costume drama created by Julian Fellowes. Sophie played Daisy, a kitchen maid. The show was very successful with both critics and viewers. In 2012, Downton Abbey won Most Popular TV Drama at the National TV Awards. Sophie, along with Hugh Bonneville, personally thanked the audience for their support.

From 2013, Sophie played Bryony in the ITV2 sitcom The Job Lot. Bryony was a regular visitor to the Job Centre in the show. Sophie also showed her singing talent as Gwynne in the ABC musical comedy series Galavant.

Film Roles

Sophie McShera played the stepsister Drisella Tremaine in the 2015 Disney film Cinderella. She also appeared in the Downton Abbey movie in 2019. In 2022, she returned as Daisy Parker in Downton Abbey: A New Era.

Stage Performances

Sophie has also performed on stage. She played the main role in the pantomime Cinderella at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in 2009 and 2010. In 1998, she appeared as Annie alongside Paul O'Grady during its London run and tour. In 2011, she joined the cast of Jerusalem. This was an award-winning play by Jez Butterworth. Sophie played the role of Pea when the play returned to London's West End. In 2025, she returned to the stage in the European premiere of Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, playing the role of Maizy.

Film and Television Work

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Cinderella Drisella Tremaine
2019 Downton Abbey Daisy Mason
2019 The Personal History of David Copperfield Mrs. Crupp
2022 Downton Abbey: A New Era Daisy Parker
2025 Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Daisy Parker

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Young Dracula Extra "A Matter of Life and Chess"
2007 Emmerdale Danielle Hollywell 2 episodes
2008 Doctors Mandy Fairfield "One Dog Day"
Survivors Cathy "1.1"
2009–2010 Waterloo Road Ros McCain 19 episodes
2010–2015 Downton Abbey Daisy Robinson/Daisy Mason 52 episodes
2013–2015 The Job Lot Bryony 10 episodes
2013 Highway to Dhampus Ginny Topham
Bradford: A City of Dreams Narrator
2015–2016 Galavant Gwynne 8 episodes
2015 Inside No. 9 Tina "Séance Time"
2017 Murdered for Being Different Mandy
Timewasters Rose
2018 Murdoch Mysteries Ann Ryand "Murdoch Mystery Mansion"
Porters Pippa
2019 London Kills Karen Harrison "The Dark"
2020 The Queen's Gambit Miss Graham Miniseries, 2 episodes
2023 The Gallows Pole Grace Hartley Miniseries

See also

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