Sophie Willan

About

British comedian, entertainer, and actress best known for her work on the BBC television show Alma's Not Normal (2020), for her stand-up comedy show "On Record" (2016), and her roles in the shows Time (2021), and Animal TV (2018).

Before Fame

She joined a theater troop which sparked her interest in theater and acting. She debuted her stand-up comedy show "On Record" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2016. She became well known because of her performance and it resulted in a 2017 national tour which kickstarted both her comedy and acting career.

Trivia

She founded the non-profit organization Stories Of Care in 2015, which focuses on supporting writers from diverse and underprivileged backgrounds.  She won the Magners New Comedian of the Year Award in 2015. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bolton in 2022 for her work in acting and comedy.

Family Life

She was born and raised in Bolton, England. Her mother was a heroin addict. She spent time in foster care.

Associated With

She starred in Alma's Not Normal alongside Lorraine Ashbourne and Jayde Adams.