Sammy Dobson

Sammy Tinkerbell Dobson[1] (b. 22 November 1986) is a British actor and comedian. Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, she appeared as 'Sarah Young' in the children's drama series Byker Grove, that was set in the city, from 2001-2005.[2] She was subsequently in episodes of several British television shows, including Casualty, Inspector George Gently and Doctors.[3]

From 2008 to 2009, Dobson was a regular member of the team as part of the zoo format Stephen Merchant show on BBC 6Music.[4] In 2010 she starred in the ITV TV movie Joe Maddison's War, as well as having roles in the films Public Sex (2009) and Almost Married (2014). In 2016 she had a recurring role in the sitcom Boy Meets Girl, and had a part in the film I, Daniel Blake.[3]

Dobson began her career in comedy aged 23, being inspired to do so having survived a serious car accident.[1] She has since performed sketch and stand-up comedy around Newcastle,[1] and has appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015 [5] and 2016.[1] In 2016 she also launched a new podcast, Which is the Best?, alongside fellow Tyneside comedian, Lee Kyle.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 NARC. Doorstep Interview: Sammy Dobson. 06-02-16. Accessed 22-08-016
  2. ↑ Percival, Ash. Back to Byker: Cast of 90s kids show for 25th anniversary reunion Daily Star 21-10-14. Accessed 22-08-16.
  3. 1 2 IMDB Sammy T. Dobson Accessed 22-08-16
  4. ↑ BBC More about the boys... and girl! Accessed 22-08-16
  5. ↑ Comedy.co.uk Branson, Dobson & Pattison: Sonny Delight. Accessed 22-08-16
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