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1967-01-01 · Glasgow, Scotland · Female

20 series in the catalog

Sharon Small is a Scottish actress known for her work in film, radio, theatre, and television. Perhaps best known for her portrayal of Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers in the BBC television adaptation of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries by Elizabeth George, she is also recognised for her lead roles in Mistresses (as Trudi Malloy), London Kills (as DS Vivienne Cole) and Trust Me (as Dr Brigitte Rayne). She was nominated for an Olivier Award for her performance in a 2022 revival of Good.

Early life

Small is the eldest of five children. She was educated at Kinghorn Primary School in Fife, where she was the Kinghorn Gala Queen in her final year, and at Balwearie High School in Kirkcaldy. Small then studied drama at Kirkcaldy College of Technology (now Fife College), and continued her study at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London from which she graduated in 1989.

Personal life

Small lives in London. She has two sons with her photographer husband Dan Bridge.

Sharon Small at bbc.co.uk

Sharon Small at Royal National Theatre

Sharon Small at Gordon & French actors' talent agency