Michelle Dockery Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 58 kg |
Date of Birth | December 15, 1981 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color |
Light Brown |
Michelle Dockery is an English actor, stage artist, singer, and voice actor who is known for her television roles like Lady Mary Crawley in the historical drama series Downton Abbey, Letty Raines in the drama series Good Behavior, Lady Olivia (voice) in the animated series Amphibia, Alice Fletcher in the Western drama miniseries Godless, and Laurie Barber in the crime drama miniseries Defending Jacob. In addition to that, she has also been cast in numerous movies such as Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey: A New Era, Anna Karenina, Hanna, The Sense of an Ending, The Gentlemen, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler, Many Beautiful Things, Self/less, Non-Stop, Hogfather, Poppy Shakespeare, Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1974, Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1983, The Turn of the Screw, and Tough Justice.
Born Name
Michelle Suzanne Dockery
Nick Name
Dorckey Hellmice, Dockers
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Rush Green, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Michelle was enrolled at the Chadwell Heath Academy in London. She then moved to the Finch Stage School.
After clearing her A-Level exams, she got admission at Guildhall School of Music and Drama from where she graduated in 2004 with a Gold medal in drama.
Occupation
Actor, Stage Artist, Singer, Voice Actor
Family
- Father –Â Michael Francis Dockery (Lorry Driver and later an Environment Analyst)
- Mother –Â Lorraine Witton
- Siblings –Â Louise Sarah (Older Sister), Joanne Michelle Dockery (Older Sister)
- Others – John Dockery (Paternal Grandfather), Â Patricia Bannon (Paternal Grandmother), Arthur James Witton (Maternal Grandfather), Elizabeth F. Oatman (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Michelle Dockery has been signed with –
- Anonymous Content Group
- Hamilton Hodell, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
- William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Genre
Jazz
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Independent
Net Worth
Her net worth had been $4 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Michelle Dockery has dated –
- Trent Davis (2009-2012) – Michelle Dockery started dating American actor Trent Davis in 2009 after meeting through mutual friends. After dating for almost one year, they moved in together in a North London flat. However, Trent decided to go a separate way in 2012.
- Joseph Millson (2012) – Michelle got over her heartbreak by hooking up with actor Joseph Milson. The relationship looked to be heading in the right direction as Millson joined her on the red carpet at the 2012 Emmy Awards. However, a month later, Dockery dumped him.
- John Dineen (2013-2015) – Michelle seemed to have had finally found love before fate cruelly mowed it down. She started dating John Dineen in 2013 after having been introduced by her Downton Abbey co-star Allen Lee. They took their relationship to the next level by getting engaged in February 2015. However, their relationship had already lurched towards the end, a couple of months before engagement as John was diagnosed with a brain tumor in December 2014. He passed away exactly a year later.
- Jasper Waller-Bridge (2019-Present) – In 2019, Michelle started dating Jasper Waller-Bridge. In January 2022, it was revealed that the couple had gotten engaged. In September 2023, they tied the knot in London, England.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Michelle Dockery is of Irish and English descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Banana shaped figure
- Alabaster complexion
Measurements
33-25-35 in 84-63.5-89 cm
Shoe Size
9 (US) or 6.5 (UK) or 39.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Michelle has appeared in commercials for –
- Kellogg’s Special KÂ (voiceover)
- Changing Faces Cinema (2012)
- Stand Up 2 Cancer Foundation advert along with actors such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, and Steve Coogan.
- Burberry (alongside Romeo Beckham, James Corden, and Julie Walters) (2015)
Best Known For
- Starring as Lady Mary Crawley in the historical drama series Downton Abbey
- Playing the lead role in the TNT drama series Good Behavior
As a Singer
Dockery is a skilled jazz singer and has performed at the Ronnie Scotts’ Jazz Club’s 50th Anniversary in London and many music festivals as well.
Michelle occasionally performs with band Sadie and the Hotheads, founded by her Downton Abbey co-star, Elizabeth McGovern.
First Film
Michelle made her first film appearance in a short film Spoiler as Goth Girl in 2010.
First TV Show
She first appeared in the BBC mini-series Fingersmith as Betty in 2005.
Personal Trainer
To maintain her svelte figure, Michelle regularly works out at a gym in the Shoreditch neighborhood of London.
When it comes to dietary intake, she places her trust in small meals with fish being her preferred source of lean protein.
Michelle Dockery Favorite Things
- Indulgences –Â Sushi and wine
- TV Show –Â Mad Men (2007-2015)
- Apps –Â Pinterest, Camera+
- Shower Song –Â Total Eclipse of the Heart (By Bonnie Tyler)
Source – MarieClaire.com
Michelle Dockery Facts
- Well before becoming one of the most accomplished English actresses, Michelle Dockery earned her living by collecting glasses in a pub.
- Michelle is associated with various charities including Changing Faces, Oxfam, and MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association).
- When she was younger and before she had joined the drama, she lost a number of roles because of her Essex accent.
- During her early theater days, she was a member of the esteemed National Youth Theatre and had appeared in numerous productions at Royal National Theatre.
- She has done volunteer work in a Syrian war refugee camp in Jordan while working with Oxfam charity group in an ambassadorial role.
- In collaboration with the lifestyle brand Aspinal of London, she has created her own line of tote bags for both men and women.
- Alongside Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Marsan, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant, she co-starred as Rosalind “Roz” Pearson in the 2019 action comedy film The Gentlemen.
- Her stage credits include having been cast in productions of plays such as His Dark Materials, The UN Inspector, Pygmalion, Uncle Vanya, Pillars of the Community, Burnt by the Sun, Hamlet, and Network.