Sheridan Smith
Biography
Sheridan Smith is an English actress, singer, and dancer born on 25 June 1981 in Epworth, North Lincolnshire, England, UK. She has appeared in various television shows including Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Love Soup, Gavin & Stacey, Grownups, and Benidorm. Smith has also starred in television dramas such as Mrs Biggs, The 7.39, and Cilla, where she played Cilla Black. Her film credits include Tower Block, Quartet, Powder Room, and The Harry Hill Movie. Smith made her West End debut in a National Youth Music Theatre production of Bugsy Malone and has performed in musicals Into the Woods, Little Shop of Horrors, and Legally Blonde.
Career overview
Sheridan Smith is an English actress, singer, and dancer. She came to prominence on television for her roles in comedy shows such as Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Love Soup, Gavin & Stacey, Grownups, and Benidorm. Her television work also includes starring roles in dramas like Mrs Biggs, The 7.39, and Cilla, where she played Cilla Black.
Smith's film credits include Tower Block, Quartet, Powder Room, and The Harry Hill Movie. She has also made her West End debut in a National Youth Music Theatre production of Bugsy Malone and has performed in musicals such as Into the Woods, Little Shop of Horrors, and Legally Blonde. Smith has appeared in numerous other television shows and films, with a total of 89 known credits.
Sheridan Smith has received recognition for her performances, including a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for her role in Mrs Biggs. Her acting career spans a range of genres, from comedy to drama, and she has demonstrated her versatility as a performer in both television and film.
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Full Filmography
91 titles- The Cage (2026) as Leanne
- The Cage (2026) Executive Producer
- I Fought the Law (2025) as Ann Ming
- The Castaways (2023) as Lori
- The Teacher (2022) as Jenna
- The Teacher (2022) Associate Producer
- The Cruise (2022) as Narrator
- Four Lives (2022) as Sarah Sak
- Starstruck (2022) as Judge
- No Return (2022) as Kathy Powell
- The Railway Children Return (2022) as Annie Waterbury
- Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything (2022) as Rosie Molloy
- Gangsta Granny Strikes Again (2022) as Linda
- Cleaning Britain's Greatest Treasures (2022) as Narrator
- Pooch Perfect (2021) as Self - Host
- Extraordinary Twins (2021) as Self - Narrator
- Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After (2021) as Witch
- Musicals: The Greatest Show (2021) as Self
- Isolation Stories (2020) as Mel
- The Big New Year's In (2020) as Singer
- Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure... (2020) as Self
- Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After (2020) as The Woman with No Name
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK (2019) as Self - Guest Judge
- The Queen's Corgi (2019) as Wanda (voice)
- Cleaning Up (2019) as Sam
- D-Day 75: A Tribute to Heroes (2019) as Self
- The More You Ignore Me (2018) as Gina Wilson
- Pup Star: World Tour (2018) as Cece (voice)
- Care (2018) as Jenny
- Funny Girl (2018) as Fanny Brice
- Sheridan Smith - Coming Home (2018) as Herself
- The Moorside (2017) as Julie Bushby
- Birds Like Us (2017) as Gavra (voice)
- Summer Comedy Shorts (2017) as Trish
- Ratburger (2017) as Sheila
- Pup Star: Better 2Gether (2017) as Dalmatian Reporter (voice)
- Sheridan (2017) as Herself
- The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) as Mrs. Bromwyn
- Walliams & Friend (2016) as Various
- Galavant (2015) as Princess Jubilee
- Black Work (2015) as Jo Gillespie
- The 12 Days of Christine (2015) as Christine
- The C-Word (2015) as Lisa Lynch
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Christine
- The 7.39 (2014) as Sally Thorn
- The Widower (2014) as Claire Webster
- Cilla (2014) as Cilla Black
- Psychobitches (2013) as Sleeping Beauty
- Dates (2013) as Jenny
- The Harry Hill Movie (2013) as Michelle
- Powder Room (2013) as Sam
- Quartet (2012) as Dr. Lucy Cogan
- Mrs Biggs (2012) as Charmian Biggs
- Tower Block (2012) as Becky
- The Scapegoat (2012) as Nina
- Mr. Stink (2012) as Mom
- Mrs Biggs (2012) as Charmian Biggs
- Panto! (2012) as Tamsin Taylor
- Hysteria (2011) as Molly the Lolly
- How to Stop Being a Loser (2011) as Lisa
- Accused (2010) as Charlotte
- The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa (2010) as Self
- Tonight's the Night (2009)
- Jonathan Creek: The Grinning Man (2009) as Joey Ross
- Lark Rise to Candleford (2008)
- Bizarre ER (2008) as Narrator (voice)
- Benidorm (2007) as Brandy
- Gavin & Stacey (2007) as Ruth 'Rudi' Smith
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Grownups (2006) as Michelle Booth
- Love Soup (2005) as Cleo Martin
- Sex Actually (2005) as Angie
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
- Eyes Down (2003) as Sandy Beech
- Mile High (2003)
- The Royal (2003) as Francesca Smith
- Blood Strangers (2002) as Jas Dyson / Claire
- Blood Strangers (2002) as Jas Dyson / Claire
- Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001) as Janet
- Hawkins (2001) as Jez
- Doctors (2000) as Claire
- Peaches (2000) as Tracey, shop assistant
- Wives and Daughters (1999) as Housemaid
- Dark Ages (1999) as Matilda
- The Royle Family (1998) as Emma Kavanag
- The Royle Family (1998) as Emma Kavanagh
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest
- Heartbeat (1992) as Lyn
- The Bill (1984) as Janey Giles
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Girl Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sheridan Smith best known for?
Sheridan Smith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Fought the Law (2025), The Teacher (2022), The Teacher (2022), RuPaul's Drag Race UK (2019).
When and where was Sheridan Smith born?
Sheridan Smith was born on June 25, 1981 in Epworth, North Lincolnshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Sheridan Smith have?
Sheridan Smith has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2026.
What is Sheridan Smith's background in cinema and television?
Sheridan Smith is an English actress, singer, and dancer born on 25 June 1981 in Epworth, North Lincolnshire, England, UK. She has appeared in various television shows including Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Love Soup, Gavin & Stacey, Grownups, and Benidorm. Smith has also starred in television dramas such...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Lark Rise to Candleford (2008) — aged about 27
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Christine — aged about 33
- Accused (2010) as Charlotte — aged about 29
- The Royle Family (1998) as Emma Kavanag — aged about 17
- The Royle Family (1998) as Emma Kavanagh — aged about 17
- Benidorm (2007) as Brandy — aged about 26
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