Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1981-12-15
- Born Place: Essex, England, UK
Height:
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Michelle Dockery
Michelle Dockery, born Michelle Suzanne Dockery on 15 December 1981 in Romford, Essex, is an acclaimed English actress and singer. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (2004), she made her professional debut on stage in His Dark Materials and earned early acclaim for her portrayal of Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion—a performance that garnered an Evening Standard nomination . Dockery rose to international fame as Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey (2010–2015), earning Golden Globe and three consecutive Emmy nominations. Transitioning to film and television, she appeared in Hanna, Anna Karenina, and the TNT series Good Behavior, showcasing her range and earning further recognition . Off-screen, Dockery is also a gifted jazz singer—often performing at London’s Ronnie Scott’s—and has been involved in various charitable causes, notably serving as a patron for Changing Faces . Her personal life has included both heartbreak and joy: she was engaged to the late John Dineen until his passing in 2015, and in 2023, she married Jasper Waller‑Bridge. With the upcoming Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025), Dockery returns to her iconic role, capping off a remarkable journey from stage to global stardom.
Awards :
7 wins & 17 nominations
