Sharon Small

Sharon Small is a Scottish actress known for her work in film, radio, theatre, and television. Perhaps best known for her portrayal of Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers in the BBC television adaptation of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries by Elizabeth George, she is also recognised for her lead roles in Law & Order: UK (as Inspector Elisabeth Flynn) and Trust Me (as Dr Brigitte Rayne). She was nominated for an Olivier Award for her performance in a 2022 revival of Good.

Early life
Small is the eldest of five children. She was educated at Kinghorn Primary School, where she was the Kinghorn Gala Queen in her final year, and at Balwearie High School in Kirkcaldy. Small then studied drama at Kirkcaldy College of Technology (now Fife College), and continued her study at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London.

Personal life
Small lives in London. She has two sons with her husband, photographer Dan Bridge.

Awards and honours

 * 2008 TV Choice Awards – Best Actress – Nominated
 * 2007 Golden Satellite Awards – Best Actress – Nominated (for the Inspector Lynley Mysteries)
 * 1997 Edinburgh Film Festival – Best Actress Award – Won (for "Bumping the Odds")
 * 2023 Olivier Awards - Best Supporting Actress - Nominated