Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1988-04-21
- Born Place: Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK
Also Known As:
소피 런들, ソフィー・ランドル, ソフィ・ランドル, 蘇菲·朗朵, سوفی راندل
Sophie Rundle
Sophie Rundle is a distinguished British actress celebrated for her portrayals of resilient, multifaceted women in some of the most prominent television dramas of the 21st century. Born in High Wycombe in 1988 and a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Rundle rose to international prominence through her role as Ada Thorne (née Shelby) in Peaky Blinders (2013–2022). As the only female Shelby sibling, her character evolved from a rebellious younger sister into a formidable political force and the moral conscience of the family, a journey Rundle depicted with a signature blend of steeliness and elegance. Her performance is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the series, providing a crucial emotional counterpoint to the violent ambitions of her brother, Tommy Shelby. Beyond the streets of Birmingham, Rundle has established herself as a leading talent in prestige television. She garnered critical acclaim for her role as Ann Walker in the BBC/HBO period drama Gentleman Jack (2019–2022), where she starred alongside Suranne Jones in a groundbreaking portrayal of 19th-century lesbian history. Her versatility is further evidenced by her work as the code-breaker Lucy in The Bletchley Circle, the detective Fiona Griffiths in Talking to the Dead, and Vicky Budd in the record-breaking thriller Bodyguard. More recently, she led the ITV crime drama After the Flood (2024) as PC Jo Marshall, a role she is set to reprise for a second season in 2026. As of late 2025, Rundle has completed filming for the highly anticipated feature film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, where she reprises her iconic role as Ada Thorne. Scheduled for a theatrical release on March 6, 2026, the film places Ada in the center of a wartime London and Birmingham, navigating the political and social upheaval of the 1940s.
