Sharon Rooney

Sharon Rooney, born on October twenty-second, nineteen eighty-eight, is a talented Scottish actress hailing from Glasgow, Scotland. She gained widespread recognition for her compelling portrayal of Rae Earl in the critically acclaimed series My Mad Fat Diary, which marked a significant turning point in her career.

Following her breakthrough role, Rooney showcased her versatility by taking on various characters, including Sophie in the popular sitcom Two Doors Down, which aired from two thousand thirteen to two thousand seventeen. Her film credits include memorable performances as Dawn in Brief Encounters, Miss Atlantis in the twenty nineteen remake of Dumbo, and Lawyer Barbie in the highly anticipated twenty twenty-three film Barbie.

In twenty twenty-four, Rooney continued to impress audiences with her recurring roles in the series Daddy Issues and Nightsleeper, where she portrayed Catherine and Yasmin (Yas) Brown, respectively. Her talent has not gone unnoticed, as she received a BAFTA Scotland nomination in the Best Actor/Actress (Television) category for her work in My Mad Fat Diary.

Throughout her career, Rooney has garnered several nominations, including a Royal Television Society Award, a Broadcasting Press Guild Award, and Young Scot Awards. Her dedication to her craft was recognized in twenty fifteen when she won the Best Actor/Actress (Television) Award at the BAFTA Scotland ceremony for her outstanding performance in My Mad Fat Diary. Additionally, in twenty twenty-one, she was honored with a British Short Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in Do No Harm.