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Sophie McShera was born in Holme Wood, United Kingdom on January 1, 1985. Public records list Sophie McShera as a film actor and stage actor. That works out to 41 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Brunel University London.
My Take
Sophie McShera will always be Daisy to me, the kitchen maid in Downton Abbey whose quiet ambition and gradual self-discovery she played with real tenderness. A Brunel University graduate from Holme Wood, she also showed her range as the spiteful stepsister Drizella in Disney's Cinderella. I appreciate performers who commit fully to supporting roles rather than chasing the spotlight, because they are what let an ensemble breathe. There is a steady, unflashy dedication in her work that I find genuinely admirable, and I am curious to see which role she sinks her teeth into next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sophie McShera
- Name (Japanese)
- ソフィー・マクシェラ
- Reading
- そふぃー・まくしぇら
- Born
- January 1, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Holme Wood, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Brunel University London
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie%20McShera
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3491002
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sophie McShera born?
Born January 1, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Sophie McShera from?
Sophie McShera is from Holme Wood, United Kingdom.
What does Sophie McShera do?
Sophie McShera works as actor, film actor, stage actor.
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