Smith came to prominence after playing a variety of characters on sitcoms such as The Royle Family (1999–2000), Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001–2009), Gavin & Stacey (2008–2010), and Benidorm (2009). She played the role of Joey Ross on the drama series Jonathan Creek (2009–2013) and went on to receive acclaim for starring in a succession of television dramas, such as Mrs Biggs (2012), Cilla (2014), The C Word (2015), Black Work (2015), and The Moorside (2017). Her feature film credits include Tower Block (2012), Quartet (2012), and The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016).
Smith has performed in the West End musicals Little Shop of Horrors (2007), Legally Blonde (2010), Funny Girl (2016), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (2019). She released her debut album, Sheridan, in 2017. Her second album, A Northern Soul, was released in 2018.
In late 2006, Smith started voicing Lucie Miller for Doctor Who, as part of the BBC7 Big Finish audio range, alongside Paul McGann's Eighth Doctor, in the story Blood of the Daleks. Sheridan's last audio adventure for Big Finish was To The Death, in 2011, in which Lucie died, although she since reprised the role in July 2019 for stories set before the death of her character.
Smith is the recipient of two Olivier Awards, a BAFTA, a National Television Award and a BPG Award, as well as two International Emmy Award nominations. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama.
Sheridan Smith, Funny Girl
Sheridan SmithFlare Path
Sheridan SmithFlare Path
Sheridan Smith, Legally Blonde
Sheridan Smith, Legally Blonde
Sheridan Smith, Little Shop Of Horrors
Sheridan Smith has not appeared on Broadway.
Sheridan Smith has appeared on London's West End in 10 shows.
Sheridan Smith's first West End show was Bugsy Malone which opened in
Sheridan Smith has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career, including Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Funny Girl" and "Legally Blonde," Best Performance In A Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for "Flare Path," the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for "Flare Path," and Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Little Shop Of Horrors."
Sheridan Smith has won several awards including the Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for "Flare Path," the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for "Flare Path," and two Olivier Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in "Legally Blonde."
Sheridan Smith's next show will be Opening Night which opens on 3/6/2024 on West End.
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