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Sheridan Smith

Sheridan Smith

Actor · Born June 25, 1981 (45) · Epworth, North Lincolnshire, England, UK

Sheridan Smith, OBE (born 25 June 1981) is an English actress, singer and dancer. Smith came to prominence on television for her roles in comedy shows Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Love Soup, Gavin & Stacey, Grownups and Benidorm before starring in television dramas like Mrs Biggs, for which she won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for playing Ronnie Biggs' wife, The 7.39 and Cilla, where she played Cilla Black. Her film credits include Tower Block, Quartet, Powder Room and The Harry Hill Movie. Smith made her West End debut in a National Youth Music Theatre production of Bugsy Malone and has performed in musicals Into the Woods, Little Shop of Horrors and Legally Blonde. She won two Laurence Olivier Awards in consecutive years, for Best Actress in a Musical as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde in 2011 and Best Performance in a Supporting Role as Doris in a revival of the play Flare Path in 2012. Smith was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama.

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Born
June 25, 1981 (45)
From
Epworth, North Lincolnshire, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
34 on MovieCove · 77 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 35% in 30 days

What are Sheridan Smith's films like?

Across their 23 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Survival.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 25th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 16th percentile
: browse their Animation movies
Documentary2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 83rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 79th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
23%
Survival
21%
Self
18%
Morality
18%
Society
10%
Power
5%
Ideas
5%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 9 · Serious 6 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 9 · Charged 5 · Intense 3

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 10 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 4

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 8 of 10 analyzed roles.

Hero
8 of 10
Shadow
1 of 10
Trickster
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Warm
10
Joyful
8
Melancholic
8
Hopeful
6
Other
19

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet12

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Sheridan Smith's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 27 of their 34 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (13).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sheridan Smith's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

77 credits, 34 with a MovieCove page; 14 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Girl Group (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • The Cage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 5 episodes · Executive Producer · as Leanne

  • I Fought the Law(2025)

    Show 4 episodes · as Ann Ming

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The Castaways (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 5 episodes · as Lori

  • Gangsta Granny Strikes Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Linda

  • Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 6 episodes · as Rosie Molloy

  • Cleaning Britain's Greatest Treasures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Narrator

  • The Railway Children Return(2022)

    as Annie Waterbury

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Cruise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Narrator

  • Starstruck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 7 episodes · as Judge

  • No Return (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 4 episodes · as Kathy Powell

  • The Teacher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 4 episodes · Associate Producer · as Jenna

  • Four Lives(2022)

    Show 3 episodes · as Sarah Sak

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After(2021)

    as Witch

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Big New Year's In (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Singer

  • Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as The Woman with No Name

  • Isolation Stories(2020)

    Show 4 episodes · as Mel

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • The Queen's Corgi(2019)

    as Wanda (voice)

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Cleaning Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 6 episodes · as Sam

  • Care(2018)

    as Jenny

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Funny Girl(2018)

    as Fanny Brice

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Pup Star: World Tour(2018)

    as Cece (voice)

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The More You Ignore Me(2018)

    as Gina Wilson

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Ratburger(2017)

    as Sheila

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Pup Star: Better 2Gether(2017)

    as Dalmatian Reporter (voice)

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Summer Comedy Shorts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Trish

  • Birds Like Us(2017)

    as Gavra (voice)

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • The Moorside(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Julie Bushby

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Walliams & Friend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Various

  • The Huntsman: Winter's War(2016)

    as Mrs. Bromwyn

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Black Work(2015)

    Show 3 episodes · as Jo Gillespie

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • The C-Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Lisa Lynch

  • The 12 Days of Christine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Christine

  • Galavant(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Princess Jubilee

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Cilla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 3 episodes · as Cilla Black

  • The Widower(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Claire Webster

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Inside No. 9(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Christine

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The 7.39 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sally Thorn

  • The Harry Hill Movie(2013)

    as Michelle

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Powder Room(2013)

    as Sam

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Dates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jenny

  • Psychobitches (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Sleeping Beauty

  • Panto! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Tamsin Taylor

  • Quartet(2012)

    as Dr. Lucy Cogan

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Mr. Stink (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Mom

  • Tower Block(2012)

    as Becky

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Scapegoat(2012)

    as Nina

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Mrs Biggs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Charmian Biggs

  • Mrs Biggs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 5 episodes · as Charmian Biggs

  • How to Stop Being a Loser(2011)

    as Lisa

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Hysteria(2011)

    as Molly the Lolly

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Accused (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlotte

  • Chekhov Comedy Shorts(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Natasha

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Tonight's the Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Jonathan Creek: The Grinning Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Joey Ross

  • Bizarre ER (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 10 episodes · as Narrator (voice)

  • Lark Rise to Candleford(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Gavin & Stacey(2007)

    Show 7 episodes · as Ruth 'Rudi' Smith

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Benidorm(2007)

    Show 14 episodes · as Brandy

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Grownups (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 22 episodes · as Michelle Booth

  • Sex Actually (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Angie

  • Love Soup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 18 episodes · as Cleo Martin

  • Eyes Down (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 15 episodes · as Sandy Beech

  • Mile High (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Royal(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Francesca Smith

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Blood Strangers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Jas Dyson / Claire

  • Blood Strangers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jas Dyson / Claire

  • Hawkins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Jez

  • Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 72 episodes · as Janet

  • Peaches (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Tracey, shop assistant

  • Doctors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Claire

  • Dark Ages (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 5 episodes · as Matilda

  • Wives and Daughters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Housemaid

  • The Royle Family(1998)

    Show 3 episodes · as Emma Kavanag · as Emma Kavanagh

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Jonathan Creek(1997)

    Show as Joey Ross

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Heartbeat(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Lyn

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • The Bill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Janey Giles

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 76 titles from 1984 to 2026; peak year 2011.

Biggest box office

The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016)

$165M worldwide

Highest rated

Jonathan Creek (1997)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

The Queen's Corgi (2019)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19842026

Peak 2011 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 2001Screen debut· Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps
  • 2011First film· Hysteria
  • 2012First top-billed film· Tower Block
  • 2012Breakout· Tower Block

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting76 of 76: 74 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score51stProducing2 of 76: 0 only producing, 2 with another role

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s4 · acting2000s18 · acting2010s36 · acting2020s17 · 17 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 25% of 12 roles
1116

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Sheridan Smith's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 28th percentile, the median of all 18; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 41st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 34 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 34 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive2
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed12

Most divisive · actor

Birds Like Us (2017)

93rd percentile spread · 48% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Royle Family (1998)

Midcredits 91st · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 48. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Sheridan Smith's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 51 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles27–56 · median 48 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles30–56 · median 45 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 32 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 51 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Sheridan Smith work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sheridan Smith's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Tom Courtenay shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers