Sheridan Smith

Actor, Singer

British Epworth, Lincolnshire, England Cancer 5' 2" (1.57 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Singer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth25/06/1981
Age45 years
BirthplaceEpworth, Lincolnshire, England
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Sheridan Smith

09/09/2026

Smith was nominated for a National Television Award in 2026, and a regional report published in September 2026 said she had won an award at the ceremony. The reports did not give full details of the category, so this item should be checked against official NTA results.

26/04/2026

Smith began starring in The Cage, a five-part BBC crime drama set in the world of a Liverpool casino, playing Leanne opposite Michael Socha. The series was broadcast in April and May 2026 and was described as a high-stakes, high-energy thriller. Critics highlighted it as one of Smith's strongest recent performances.

09/12/2025

Smith returned to the West End in a revival of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy Woman in Mind at the Duke of York's Theatre, playing Susan, a woman who experiences two versions of reality after a blow to the head. Romesh Ranganathan joined the cast as her stage co-star, and the run was scheduled to close in February 2026.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSheridan Caroline Sian Smith
NicknameShez

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 2" (1.57 m)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBlonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Joyce Mason School of Dance, North Lincolnshire, England
  • South Axholme Comprehensive School, Doncaster, England
College/UniversityJohn Leggott College, Scunthorpe

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)
  • On her both forearms
  • On both her hands and left shoulder: Flowers

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • James Corden (2007-2009; actor)
  • Ross McCall (2010; actor)
  • Reg Traviss (2012-2013; film director)
  • Greg Wood (2014-2015)
  • Jamie Horn (2018-2021; insurance broker; ex-fiancé)
  • Graham Nation (hairstylist; died on 14 February 2025)
  • Alex Lawler (2021-2022; actor)

Family

FatherColin Smith (singer)
MotherMarylin Smith (singer)
Siblings2 brothers, Julian Smith (deceased) and Damian Dalton Smith
ChildrenSon: Billy Horn (born in May 2020)

Career

Debut
FilmPeaches (2000) as Tracey
TVWives and Daughters (1999) as Housemaid
Music AlbumSheridan (2017)
Awards & Honours
  • 2011: Best Featured Actress in a Play for Flare Path (BroadwayWorld UK Award)
  • 2011: Best Actress for Flare Path (Evening Standard Award)
  • 2011: Best Actress in a Musical for Legally Blonde (Laurence Olivier Award)
  • 2012: Best Performance in a Supporting Role for Flare Path (Laurence Olivier Award)
  • 2013: Best Actress for Mrs Biggs (BAFTA TV Award)
  • 2013: Best Performance for Mrs Biggs (Women in Film & Television Award)
  • 2015: Best Drama Performance for Cilla (National Television Award)
  • 2015: Best Actress for Cilla (TV Choice Award)
  • 2018: Best Actress in a Visiting Production for Funny Girl (Manchester Theatre Award)
  • 2015: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
  • 2018: Classic BRIT Award nomination for Female Artist of the Year
  • 2018: Classic BRIT Award nomination for Classic FM Album of the Year
Notable Works
  • Anchor Me (2000)
  • Blood Strangers (2002)
  • The Scapegoat (2012)
  • Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After (2020)
  • Little Shop of Horrors (2007)
  • Legally Blonde (2009)
  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2013)
  • Funny Girl (2016)
  • Opening Night (2024)
  • Mrs Biggs (2012)
  • Cilla (2014)
  • The C Word (2015)
  • The Huntsman: Winter’s War (2016)
  • The Railway Children Return (2022)
  • Bear Grylls: Mission Survive (2015; narrator)
  • Sheridan Smith: Coming Home (2018; herself)
  • Pooch Perfect (2021; presenter)
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (2021; herself)
  • Starstruck (2022; herself)
  • The Royle Family (1999–2000)
  • Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001–2009)
  • Gavin & Stacey (2008–2010, 2024)
  • Benidorm (2009)
  • Jonathan Creek (2009–2013)
  • The Moorside (2017)
  • Cleaning Up (2019)
  • Four Lives (2022)
  • Tower Block (2012)
  • Quartet (2012)
  • Powder Room (2013)
  • Hysteria (2011)
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (2019)
  • Shirley Valentine (2023)
  • The Cage (2026; Leanne)
Music
  • Anyone Who Had a Heart (2017)
  • How Christmas Is Supposed To Be (2021)
  • A Northern Soul (2018)

Favourites

Actor(s)
ActressPauline Collins
FoodFish with Chips

Style Quotient

Car CollectionBYD Auto
Income/Fees (approx.)£21,000 per week
Income (approx.)£1.1 million

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sheridansmithster/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/sheridansmithster/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/SheridanSmith

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in Epworth and began singing at age 4.
2. Practiced various dance forms and participated in stage plays during school.
3. Was a member of the National Youth Music Theatre from 1995 to 2001.
4. Has acted in notable TV series and films throughout her career.
5. Released an album and several singles, focusing on different music styles.
6. Suffered from anxiety and had panic attacks, and has spoken about regretting her past alcoholic tendencies.
7. An avid animal lover who owns several pet dogs.
8. Has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
9. Her debut album Sheridan reached BPI Gold certification in the UK.
10. She has performed in major West End musicals including Little Shop of Horrors, Legally Blonde, Funny Girl, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Opening Night, and Shirley Valentine.

Also born on 25 June

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