Sophie Aldred
Sophie Aldred (born August 20, 1962 in Greenwich , London ) is a British actress and television presenter. Her best-known role is that of the companion Ace in Doctor Who .
Aldred was born in Greenwich, London, but grew up in Blackheath . She attended Blackheath High School from 1973 to 1980 and became an acting student at Victoria University of Manchester , where she graduated in 1983.
In 1987 she got the role of Ace in Doctor Who , which she held from 1987 to 1989. She played the role again in Dimensions in Time and in Doctor Who radio plays.
Aldred is co-author of the book Ace, The Inside Story of the End of An Era with Mike Tucker , published by Virgin Publishing 1996. ( ISBN 1-85227-574-X ). Before and during Doctor Who , she made many appearances on children's television. She also worked on the radio and in the theater .
Aldred has been married to Vince Henderson since July 1997 ; the couple has two sons.
Filmography (selection)
- 1987–1989: Doctor Who (TV series, 31 episodes)
- 1992: More Than a Messiah
- 1993: EastEnders (TV series, 3 episodes)
- 1994: Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans
- 1994: The Zero Imperative
- 1998: Mind game
- 2004: Shadow Play (TV series, 4 episodes)
- 2009: Noddy in Toyland (TV series, 5 episodes)
- 2009–2010: Dennis & Gnasher (TV series, 25 episodes)
- 2011: Thriller Theater!
- 2012–2014: Tree Fu Tom (TV series, 30 episodes)
- 2013: The Search for Simon
- 2013: The Five (ish) Doctors Reboot
Web links
- Sophie Aldred in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- BBC Norfolk interview: Sophie Aldred - Feb 2008
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Aldred, Sophie |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British actress and television presenter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 20th August 1962 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Greenwich , London |