Sophie Bould

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sophie Bould, born 1982, is a British theatre and TV actress. Sophie is originally from Shropshire, but is now based in London.

Sophie graduated with a first class degree from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts having earlier attended the National Youth Theatre.

Mountview is the same stage school attended by her current fellow cast members in The Sound of Music: Connie Fisher (Maria) and Neil McDermott (Rolf).

Sophie's television appearances include: The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Holby City.

She is currently (2007) appearing in London's West End at The Palladium in Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of 'The Sound of Music', alongside Connie Fisher, winner of the hit TV reality show "How do you solve a problem like Maria?". Sophie plays the eldest child of the Von Trapp family, Liesl. She is also the understudy for "Maria" and has received rave reviews in that role having stepped in to cover an extended absence by Fisher through illness.

Sophie appeared at the National Theatre on the South Bank in "Coram Boy" and enjoyed a season at Regents Park, London, in "Shakepeare in the Park" productions. Her stage debut was as the lead in the Rogers and Hammerstein version of Cinderella, at Bristol Old Vic. Leading theatre critics have likened her to a young Audrey Hepburn.

Jen6045 21:12, 9 February 2007 (UTC)