Sonya Cassidy Biography

Fast Facts

• Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2008
• Got her first leading role in the 2009 stage production of "Inherit the Wind" opposite Kevin Spacey
• Got her early training in acting with the Old Vic Youth Theatre
• Started out acting in a local youth theatre as a child
• Quote: "[On her acting technique] "As an actor, you are always observing things․ You should be far more interested in other people than you should be yourself․ You know, I know me pretty well I think, so that’s fine! But I can learn so much from watching another person․""
• Quote: "[On portraying diverse roles] "I love the assortment of roles out there, and I love that the older you get, the more you can bring to a role․""
• Best known for playing Clara in "The Paradise" and Oracle in "Olympus․"