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
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television adaptation of ''
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
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'' by
Elizabeth George, she is also recognised for her lead roles in ''
Law & Order: UK'' (as Inspector Elisabeth Flynn) and ''
Trust Me'' (as Dr Brigitte Rayne). She was nominated for an
Olivier Award for her performance in a 2022 revival of
Good
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.
Early life
Small is the eldest of five children.
She was educated at
Kinghorn Primary School, where she was the Kinghorn Gala Queen in her final year, and at
Balwearie High School in
Kirkcaldy
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. Small then studied drama at Kirkcaldy College of Technology (now
Fife College),
[ and continued her study at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London.
]
Personal life
Small lives in London.[ She has two sons with her husband, photographer Dan Bridge. Two of her brothers, Mike Small and Thierry Small have played professional football and her cousin, Gladstone Small, played cricket for England and Warwickshire and took the catch that clinched the 1986-87 Ashes for England.
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Filmography
Stage
Awards and honours
References
External links