Full Name Sharon Rooney Years active 2012–present Name Sharon Rooney | Occupation Actress Home town Glasgow, Scotland | |
Born 22 October 1988 (age 36) ( 1988-10-22 ) Glasgow, Scotland, UK |

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Sharon Rooney (born 22 October 1988) is a Scottish actress. She is known for her role as Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary.
Contents
- Sharon rooney and nico mirallegro falling for you
- Daddy s gone by sharon rooney and the henrys
- Life and career
- Awards
- Filmography
- References
Daddy s gone by sharon rooney and the henrys
Life and career
At the age of 16, Rooney left school to pursue her career in acting. She enrolled on a performing arts course at Hull University. She performed as a stand-up comedian, and toured with a play in various schools across Britain.
Rooney was cast for her first television role, that of Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary, a drama about a young woman who is released from a psychiatric facility. The show was a success for E4 and Rooney received a BAFTA nomination at the British Academy Scotland Awards. The Guardian 's Sam Wollaston wrote "Sharon Rooney's performance in the lead is natural, effortless and utterly believable." The role also saw her nominated for a Royal Television Society award in 2014.
Rooney played a small part in an episode of the series Sherlock in 2013.
Awards
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