Sheridan Smith

Despite never having been to drama school, Sheridan Smith went on to become one of Britain's best-loved actresses, a versatile talent with great comic timing, broad dramatic range, and a rich, powerful singing voice. Born in 1981 in Epworth, Lincolnshire to parents who performed as country duo the Daltons, Sheridan Smith first joined them on-stage at age four, dancing as they played. She studied dance and gained top marks in the performing arts at school. Her teacher encouraged her to audition for the National Youth Music Theatre, which gave Smith her first major role at age 1...