Actor
Sophie Rundle
Based In
England, United Kingdom
Origin
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Years Active
2007–Present
Sophie Rundle – Biography
Sophie Rundle – Full Information
- Full Name: Sophie Rundle
- Profession: Actress
- Nationality: British
- Birth Date: 21 April 1988
- Age: 38 years (as of 2026)
- Birth Place: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
- Current Residence: England, United Kingdom
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Ethnicity: English/British
- Religion: Christianity
- Height: Approximately 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 56 kg
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Hair Color: Auburn
- Years Active: 2007–Present
- Net Worth: Estimated around $3–4 million (unofficial estimate)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Acting from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)
Family
- Father: Michael Rundle
- Mother: Fiona Rundle
- Brothers: Henry Rundle and James Rundle
- Partner/Fiancé: Matt Stokoe
- Children: 2 sons
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Role | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Small Town Folk | Heather | Film debut |
| 2012 | Great Expectations | Clara | First major literary adaptation |
| 2012–2014 | The Bletchley Circle | Lucy | Breakthrough television role |
| 2013–2022 | Peaky Blinders | Ada Thorne (née Shelby) | International recognition and most iconic role |
| 2013 | Talking to the Dead | Fiona Griffiths | First lead role in a TV drama |
| 2015–2016 | Dickensian | Honoria Barbary | Major ensemble cast role |
| 2016 | Brief Encounters | Steph Kirke | Critically praised leading performance |
| 2017–2019 | Jamestown | Alice Kett | Lead role in historical drama series |
| 2018 | Bodyguard | Vicky Budd | Appeared in one of the UK’s biggest TV hits |
| 2019–2022 | Gentleman Jack | Ann Walker | International acclaim for lead role |
| 2019 | Elizabeth Is Missing | Sukey Jefford | Acclaimed television film appearance |
| 2020 | The Nest | Emily | Lead role in psychological drama |
| 2020 | Rose | Rose | First major film lead role |
| 2023 | The Diplomat | Laura Simmonds | Starred as lead in international crime drama |
| 2024–Present | After the Flood | PC Jo Marshall | Lead role in ITV mystery thriller |
| 2026 | Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man | Ada Thorne | Return to her most famous character in the franchise film |
| 2026 | Summerfolk | Varvara Bassova | Return to major stage theatre production |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Series | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Raindance Maverick Award | British Independent Film Awards | Rose: A Love Story | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Drama Series (Cast Recognition) | National Television Awards | Bodyguard | Nominated |
| 2019 | Best Mini-Series / TV Movie (Cast Recognition) | BAFTA Television Awards | Elizabeth Is Missing | Winner (Production) |
| 2019 | Best Drama Series (Cast Recognition) | National Television Awards | Gentleman Jack | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Drama Series (Cast Recognition) | National Television Awards | Gentleman Jack | Nominated |
| 2023 | Best Drama Series (Cast Recognition) | Various UK Television Awards | The Diplomat | Nominated |
About Sophie Rundle
Sophie Rundle is a British actress known for Peaky Blinders, Gentleman Jack, Bodyguard, and The Diplomat.
She was born on 21 April 1988 and is 38 years old as of 2026.
She is most famous for playing Ada Thorne (Shelby) in Peaky Blinders.
She is in a long-term relationship with actor Matt Stokoe and they have children together.
She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.