Sophie Skelton Biography

Fast Facts

• Trained at the Royal Academy
• Started out as a ballet dancer
• Quote: "[On her advice to aspiring actors] "If you really love it and you can’t see yourself doing anything else then keep trying, push through the rejection and, whatever the route, the hard work will get you there․""
• Quote: "[On preparing for roles] "I always simply start with the script․ Often I’ll read my character’s bits first and then I’ll go back and read the whole thing․ Then I find as much material as is out there as I can - Whether it’s watching the old versions of something or reading books, researching or․․․ immersing myself in the characters․""
• Well known for her role in the series "Outlander․"