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Erin Doherty Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography

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Age: 33 Years
Height: 5' 6"
Girlfriend: Sophie Melville

Erin Doherty

Bio/Wiki
Full NameErin Rachael Doherty
ProfessionActor
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColourBlue
Hair ColourMedium Blonde
Career
DebutTV: Call the Midwife (2017) as 'Jessie Marsh' (BBC One)
Erin Doherty as 'Jessie Marsh' in the television series 'Call the Midwife' (2017)
Awards2017: Best Actress in a Studio Production award for 'Wish List' at the Manchester Theatre Awards

2020: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series award for 'The Crown' at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards
Erin Doherty (right), along with actors Helena Bonham Carter (left) and Josh O'Connor (centre), after winning an award at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards
2020: Breakthrough Artist Award for 'The Crown' at the Newport Beach Film Festival

2021: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series award for 'The Crown' at the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards
Personal Life
Date of Birth16 July 1992 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2025) 33 Years
BirthplaceCrawley, West Sussex, England
Zodiac signCancer
NationalityBritish
HometownCrawley
SchoolHazelwick School, Crawley
College/University• Guildford School of Acting, Guildford, England (2011-2012)
• Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Bristol, England (2012-2015)
Educational Qualification(s)• A one-year course from Guildford School of Acting
• A degree in Drama from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
EthnicityIrish
Social Media• Instagram
• Facebook
Relationships & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Sexual OrientationLesbian
Affairs/GirlfriendsSophie Melville (actor) (2017-2025)
Erin Doherty and Sophie Melville
Family
SiblingsBrother- Matthew Doherty
Sister- Grace Joséphine Doherty (elder)
Erin Doherty's sister

Erin Doherty

Some Lesser Known Facts About Erin Doherty

  • Erin Doherty grew up in Crawley, England.
  • She was just four when her parents divorced.
  • Erin’s paternal grandfather belonged to Carndonagh, a small town in County Donegal, Ireland.
  • Growing up, Erin struggled to understand her grandfather’s strong Donegal accent, but it made her curious about how voices and accents influence the way people relate and connect with others.
  • Erin was very young when she began attending Sunday drama classes with her older sister Grace Joséphine Doherty. Although she was shy at first, she soon found that acting helped her feel free and let go of her anxiety.
  • Doherty once watched ‘Earthquakes in London’ at the National Theatre in London which inspired her so deeply to pursue acting that she later joined the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
  • During her time at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Erin won The Stephen Sondheim Society’s Student Performer of the Year (2015) award for her performance of two songs. She also received a £1,000 prize.
  • Doherty has worked in various theatre productions including ‘A Christmas Carol’ (2017) at The Old Vic, ‘Wolfie’ (2019) at Theatre503, ‘The Crucible’ (2022) at the Royal National Theatre, and ‘Unicorn’ (2025) at the Garrick Theatre.

    Erin Doherty as 'Abigail Williams' in the play 'The Crucible' (2022) performed at the Royal National Theatre

    Erin Doherty as ‘Abigail Williams’ in the play ‘The Crucible’ (2022) performed at the Royal National Theatre

  • In 2017, Erin met actor Sophie Melville while working together in the play ‘The Divide.’ They soon fell in love with each other and began dating. The duo dated for seven years before breaking up in 2025.

    Erin-Doherty (as Soween) and Sophie Melville (as Sassa) in the play 'The Divide'

    Erin-Doherty (as Soween) and Sophie Melville (as Sassa) in the play ‘The Divide’

  • Erin appeared as ‘Fabienne’ in BBC One’s series ‘Les Misérables’ in 2018.

    A poster of the television series 'Les Misérables'

    A poster of the television series ‘Les Misérables’

  • She gained recognition through her performance as ‘Anne, Princess Royal’ in the series ‘The Crown’ (2019-2020), which premiered on Netflix.
    The Crown - Erin Doherty | Princess Anne #1: I hope that wasn't too emotional for you all. - Fan Forum
  • Doherty has worked in a few short films including ‘The Last Jeff’ (2020) and ‘If You’re Happy’ (2023).

    Erin Doherty as 'Lotte' in a still from the short film 'If You're Happy' (2023)

    Erin Doherty as ‘Lotte’ in a still from the short film ‘If You’re Happy’ (2023)

  • She has also worked in podcast series like ‘Hell Cats’ (2020), ‘Hell Cats 2’ (2022), and ‘Bess Loves Porgy’ (2023).

    A poster of the podcast series 'Hell Cats' (2020)

    A poster of the podcast series ‘Hell Cats’ (2020)

  • In 2022, Erin appeared as ‘Becky’ in BBC One and Amazon Prime Video’s psychological thriller miniseries ‘Chloe.’

    Erin Doherty as 'Becky' in a still from the miniseries 'Chloe' (2022)

    Erin Doherty as ‘Becky’ in a still from the miniseries ‘Chloe’ (2022)

  • In 2023, she played the role of ‘Anne Askew’ in the historical drama film ‘Firebrand.’

    A poster of the film 'Firebrand' (2023)

    A poster of the film ‘Firebrand’ (2023)

  • She appeared as ‘Clare’ in the psychological thriller film ‘Reawakening’ (2024).

    Erin Doherty as 'Clare' in a still from the film 'Reawakening' (2024)

    Erin Doherty as ‘Clare’ in a still from the film ‘Reawakening’ (2024)

  • Erin’s work as ‘Mary Carr’ in Disney+’s ‘A Thousand Blows’ (2025) and as ‘Briony Ariston’ in Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ (2025) was highly appreciated by the audience and critics.

    Erin Doherty as 'Briony Ariston' in Netflix's 'Adolescence' (2025)

    Erin Doherty as ‘Briony Ariston’ in Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ (2025)