Sheridan Smith was born on 25 June 1981 and grew up in Epworth. While Sheridan was growing up, her parents, Colin and Marilyn, performed as a Country and Western duo called The Daltons and it wasn't long before Sheridan got into it. She was dancing from the age of 4 and singing with her parents when she was about 7. At 14 she made her professional debut in the production of Annie, playing the lead role. She then went on to star in many big stage roles such as: The Go-Between, Little Red Riding Hood in the 1998 Donmar Warehouse production of Into The Woods, Talullah in National Youth Theatre's production of Bugsy Malone, Doll the Moll in Tin Pan Ali, Mrs Hardcastle in The Kissing Dance or She Stoops To Conquer, Pendragon and Dorothy in The Wizard Of Oz. Sheridan appeared on Blue Peter, Newsround, Children in Need, Olivier Awards and Theatreland with the NYMT . Sheridan lives in London with flatmate Jason. Her brother Damien is a member of the band Indie Manned.
Younger sister of Julian (1971-1989) and Damien Smith (b. 1975).
Was a member of the National Youth Music Theatre between 1994 and 2000.
Was offered a part in "Where the Heart Is" but she turned it down to do "Love Soup" . The role was played by Denise Van Outen.
Stated that her personal favourite role of hers is as Charmian Biggs in "Mrs Biggs" .
(December 2009) Playing the lead role of Elle Woods in the musical Legally Blonde, the London musical: at The Savoy Theatre, The Strand, London, England.
She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 Queens New Year Honours List for her services to drama.
Played her first grandmother role on-screen at age 36 on "The Moorside" .
Daughter of Colin (1936-2016) and Marylyn (ne Carroll) Smith (b. 1944).
