Shannon Watson
Shannon Watson | |
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| Born | Shannon Ashleigh Watson November 1995 |
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| Years active | 2024–present |
Shannon Ashleigh Watson (born November 1995) is an English actress. On television, she is best known for her role in the UKTV series Outrageous (2025). She also appeared in BBC One crime drama The Jetty (2024)
Early life
[edit]Watson is from the Isle of Wight. She attended Ryde Academy. After completing school, Watson relocated to Milton Keynes with her mother and then studied international relations at university. Upon deciding to pursue acting, she trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland,[1][2] graduating in 2023. She was awarded the Spotlight Prize honouring graduates that year.[3]
Career
[edit]In 2024, Watson starred as Pauline in a stage adaptation of The Girls of Slender Means at the Royal Lyceum Theatre[4] and made her television debut with a recurring role as Miranda Ashby in 2024 BBC One crime drama The Jetty starring Jenna Coleman.[5] She also appeared in an episode of the FX on Hulu and Disney+ Northern Ireland historical drama Say Nothing.[1]
Watson portrays the controversial figure Unity Mitford in the 2025 UKTV historical drama Outrageous, based on the Mitford family.[6][7]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Jetty | Miranda Ashby | 4 episodes |
| 2025 | Say Nothing | Make-up Artist | 1 episode |
| 2025 | Outrageous† | Unity Mitford | Lead cast |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dyer, Oliver (30 May 2025). "Island actress to star as Mitford sister in first leading TV role". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Shannon Watson". Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Spotlight Prize 2023 Winners Announcement". Spotlight. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ Thompson, Simon (18 April 2025). "The Girls of Slender Means at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh – review". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ Steadman, Emily (7 November 2023). "Jenna Coleman's new BBC thriller series announces new cast additions". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (25 June 2024). "Mitford Sisters Drama 'Outrageous' Casts Bessie Carter as Nancy, Joanna Vanderham as Diana". Variety. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Schaefer, Stephen (June 16, 2025). "Bessie Carter leads the "Outrageous" charge of Mitford sisters". Boston Herald. Retrieved 16 June 2025.