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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Brunel University London
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie%20McShera
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.