Sheridan Smith

Date of Birth:
25 June 1981


Show History:

• Legally Blonde the Musical

Current Role

Smith is currently playing the lead role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical at the Savoy Theatre.

Early Life

Smith was born in Epworth in Lincolnshire. Growing up she studied dance with the Joyce Mason School of Dancing in Scunthorpe and joined the National Youth Music Theatre from 1995-2001.

Career Highlights

Smith has starred in many TV show including Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — in which she played Janet from 2001, when the show's first series aired, until the eighth series shown in 2009. Sheridan Smith has also starred in The Royle Family and Gavin & Stacey.

Smith is currently starring as Elle Woods in the Broadway transfer of Legally Blonde the Musical showing at the Savoy Theatre.

Interesting Facts

Although admitting to the Times "I'm scared I'm out of my depth" , Smith has received great reviews for playing the leading role of Elle Woods at the theatre.