Sophie McShera facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sophie McShera
McShera at an event for Downton Abbey cast and creators in May 2014.
Born	(1985-05-17) 17 May 1985 (age 40) Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Alma mater	Brunel University (BFA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2007–present
Known for	Waterloo Road Downton Abbey The Job Lot Cinderella
Spouse(s)	Miko Hughes (2024–present)
Children	1

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

Her Early Life and Education

Sophie McShera was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. She grew up in a big Irish family. Her mother is a teacher, and her father used to be a teacher before becoming a financial adviser.

When she was young, her family moved to Eccleshill, which is also in Bradford. She went to St Joseph's College there.

After high school, Sophie attended the Footsteps Theatre School. She got her first big role on stage at age twelve in the comedy The Goodbye Girl. After that, she toured with the musical Annie. She then finished her high school exams (GCSEs and A-levels). Later, she went to Brunel University in London and earned a degree in drama.

In 2019, Sophie McShera shared with Rachel Ray In Season magazine that she is a vegetarian.

Her Acting Journey

Sophie McShera in 2011

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

In 2009, she joined the cast of the BBC One school drama Waterloo Road. She played Ros McCain, an A-level student, for the whole fifth series.

After Waterloo Road, Sophie joined the cast of Downton Abbey. This was a popular ITV show about a wealthy family and their servants. Sophie played Daisy, a kitchen maid. The show was very successful with both critics and viewers. Sophie, along with actor Hugh Bonneville, thanked the audience when Downton Abbey won Most Popular TV Drama at the 2012 National TV Awards.

Since 2013, Sophie McShera has played Bryony in the ITV2 sitcom The Job Lot. Bryony is a regular visitor to the Job Centre in the show.

In 2015, Sophie played stepsister Drisella Tremaine in Disney's live-action film Cinderella. She also showed her singing talent as Gwynne, a lady's maid, in the ABC musical comedy series Galavant.

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 in London and on tour. In 2011, she joined the cast of the play Jerusalem in London's West End, playing the role of Pea.

Film Roles

Sophie McShera has appeared in several movies:

Television Roles

Here are some of Sophie McShera's television appearances:

See also

In Spanish: Sophie McShera para niños