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 television adaptation of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries 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.

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. 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.

Filmography

Stage

Awards and honours