Biography
Sharon Small is a Scottish actress. She trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, graduating in 1989 after earlier studies at Kirkcaldy College of Technology.
She is known for playing Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers in the BBC series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001–2007). Her film roles include Christine in About a Boy (2002) and Marie in Dear Frankie (2004). Television credits also include appearances in Midsomer Murders, Call the Midwife, Death in Paradise and The Bay.
Small received an Olivier Award nomination for her performance in the 2022 revival of Good. She has worked extensively in theatre, including productions with the National Theatre.
