Shannon Watson

Shannon Ashleigh Watson is an English actress. On television, she is best known for her role in the UKTV series Outrageous. She also appeared in BBC One crime drama The Jetty (2024).

Early life 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, graduating in 2023. She was awarded the Spotlight Prize honouring graduates that year.

Career In 2024, Watson starred as Pauline in a stage adaptation of The Girls of Slender Means at the Royal Lyceum Theatre and made her television debut with a recurring role as Miranda Ashby in 2024 BBC One crime drama The Jetty starring Jenna Coleman. She also appeared in an episode of the FX on Hulu and Disney+ Northern Ireland historical drama Say Nothing. In 2026, she was cast in Harlan Coben mystery thriller adaptation The Woods for Netflix.

Filmography +Key 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 Main cast: 6 episodes