Sophie Austin (born 5 January 1984) is an English actress who started her career out in theatre but later moved to screen. She portrayed Lindsey Butterfield in the British soap opera Hollyoaks, a role she held from June 2013 until May 2016. She also portrayed the wife of footballer Geoff Hurst, Judith, in ITV drama Tina and Bobby. Her work has included roles in Casualty, Moving On and Call the Midwife.
Sophie Austin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 5 January 1984 London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse |
Graeme Rooney (m. 2015–2016) |
| Partner(s) | Shayne Ward (2016–present; engaged) |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life
editIn 2015, she married fellow actor Graeme Rooney,[1] but the couple split the following year. In 2016, she began dating singer and Coronation Street actor, Shayne Ward. On 2 August 2016, the couple announced they were expecting their first child.[2] On 2 December 2016, the pair welcomed their first child, a daughter named Willow May.[3] In December 2017, Ward announced his engagement to Austin.[4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Paria | Girl in the Train Station |
| 2009 | The Demon Within | Debbie |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Partygirl | Lucy | TV movie |
| 2011 | EastEnders | Jools | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Misfits | Sarah | Guest role |
| Hollyoaks | Sapphire | 1 episode | |
| 2013–2016 | Hollyoaks | Lindsey Butterfield | Series regular |
| 2016 | Casualty | Tanya Duffin[5] | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Tina and Bobby | Judith Hurst | Main role |
| 2017 | Moving On | Ms. Samfield | |
| 2018 | Call the Midwife | Marjory Chivvers | |
| 2018 | Doctors | Katie Barrett | |
| 2019 | Casualty | Susie[6] | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Doctors | Sandra Webb |
References
edit- ^ "Hollyoaks star Sophie Austin marries Graeme Rooney: 'Most amazing day of my life'". 27 July 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Shayne Ward to be a first-time dad". Xpose.ie. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ^ Davies, Megan (3 December 2016). "Shayne Ward and Sophie Austin welcome a baby girl l". Digital Spy. United Kingdom: Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Katie (26 December 2017). "Shayne Ward announces his engagement to actress Sophie Austin". Manchester Evening News. United Kingdom: Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ "Thirty Years". BBC Online. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ Warner, Sam (6 April 2019). "Here's where Casualty viewers recognise new character Susie from". Digital Spy.
