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Sandy McDade

b. 1964

Scottish actress

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About Sandy McDade

Born 1964. Sandy McDade is a British actor and stage actor, known for Lark Rise to Candleford (TV series).

Early life

McDade grew up in Gracemount in Edinburgh, where she attended Gracemount High School. By the age of 15 she obtained a place at the Scottish Youth Theatre, where she made her stage debut at the Royal Lyceum Theatre.

Professional life

McDade's professional acting career has involved acting on television, film and on the stage, although most of her parts have been in supporting roles. For the lead role in Iron, she won Best Actress in both the 2002 Stage Awards for Acting Excellence and the 2003 Evening Standard Theatre Awards. She would later go on to play her most famous part to date, that of Margaret Brown (née Ellison) in the BBC Television series Lark Rise to Candleford.

Filmography

Television McDade has been in the cast of some of the most popular British television series, such as Hamish Macbeth, Taggart, A Touch of Frost, The Office, Lark Rise to Candleford and EastEnders

Film

Year Title Role 1991 London Kills Me Woman diner 1995 Restoration Hannah 2004 One Last Chance Aunt Jean 2005 Mrs Henderson Presents Civil servant 2011 Jane Eyre Miss Scatcherd

Theatre

Theatre awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkTheatre ResultBest Actress in a Supporting Role

Radio Life: An Audio Tour (BBC Radio 4) (2008) Births, Deaths and Marriages (BBC Radio 4) (2012-2013)

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Important facts

Born
1964, Galashiels
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Lark Rise to Candleford (TV series)
Education
Gracemount High School
Awards
Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress; Evening Standard Theatre Awards
Also known as
Sandra Isobel McDade

Family & relationships

Spouse
David Schneider (actor)

People in Sandy McDade's life

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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Sandy McDade's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sandy McDade?

Scottish actress

When was Sandy McDade born?

Sandy McDade was born in 1964 in Galashiels.

What is Sandy McDade's occupation?

Sandy McDade is an actor and stage actor.

What is Sandy McDade known for?

Sandy McDade is known for Lark Rise to Candleford (TV series).

What nationality is Sandy McDade?

Sandy McDade is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sandy McDade

· Wikidata: Q60177560

· DBpedia: Sandy McDade

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