Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockery is an English actress who rose to prominence after playing Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV drama series Downtown Abbey (2010-2015). It was also her breakthrough series, earning her a Golden Globe nomination and three Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

What is the Net Worth of Michelle Dockery?

Through her acting career, Michelle Dockery amassed a fortune of $5 million. Apart than that, there is no information on her paycheque or salary. She lives in opulence and owns mansions and automobiles.

Early Life and Education

She was born on December 15, 1981, in Barking, Essex, to Michael Dockery and Lorraine Dockery in Rush Green, London. She is 40 years old and belongs to the Sagittarius zodiac. Michelle Suzanne Dockery is her birth name, although she is also known as Dorckey Hellmice and Dockers. She is of Caucasian origin and possesses British citizenship.

Moving on to her family, Lorraine, her mother, is a Stepney-based care home assistant. Michael Dockery, her father, was a lorry driver who later became a surveyor. Her two sisters, Joanne Dockery and Louise Dockery, are also members of her family. She was born and raised in Romford, London, and hence has an Estuary accent. She began performing for family members when they came to visit her when she was nine years old.

Michelle was a student at London’s Chadwell Heath Academy. She then transferred to the Finch Stage School, where she completed her A-Level exams. She then received a Gold medal in drama from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2004.

Professional Life and Career

Dockery used to make a living by collecting glasses in a pub. Michelle made her professional stage debut in the drama series His Dark Materials in 2004. She starred as Betty in the BBC miniseries Fingersmith in 2005. In terms of her first film, she starred as Goth Girl in the short film Spoiler in 2010.

Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery confirms engagement 6 years after fiance's  death | HELLO!
Dockery used to make a living by collecting glasses in a pub. (Source: Hello Magazine)

In films like Hanna (2011), Anna Karenina (2012), and Non-Stop (2014), the former Downton Abbey actress demonstrated her enormous talent and established her remarkable aura. Dockery has also starred in the TNT drama series Good Behavior, which premiered in 2016.

Michelle is also a skilled jazz singer who has played at numerous music events. She was appreciated in particular at the Ronnie Scotts’ Jazz Club’s 50th anniversary celebrations in London. She also performs with Elizabeth McGovern’s band, Sadie and the Hotheads, which she co-founded with her Downton Abbey co-star. Michelle has appeared in commercials for Kellogg’s Special K and Burberry (alongside Romeo Beckham, James Corden, and Julie Walters) (2015)

Honors and Awards

Michelle was nominated for an Evening Standard Award for her performance of Eliza Doolittle in the London revival of Pygmalion. She was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 2009 play Burnt by the Sun. She received her fourth Emmy nomination for her role in the Netflix miniseries Godless, which she starred in in 2017.

Say goodbye: Michelle Dockery is leaving Downton Abbey - Hindustan Times
Say goodbye: Michelle Dockery is leaving Downton Abbey. (Source: Hindustan Times)

Charity

Oxfam named Dockery as its first-ever Humanitarian Ambassador on World Humanitarian Day in 2014. She also collaborated with other actors for the Stand Up to Cancer Foundation’s 2014 commercial. Michelle also supports Changing Faces (2012), as well as other organizations such as Oxfam and MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association). She volunteered for Syrian war refugees as an ambassador for the Oxfam charity organization.

Body Measurement

Her physical characteristics include a height of 5 feet and 8 inches and a weight of roughly 55 kg. She has a banana-shaped figure with an alabaster skin and measurements of 33A-25-35 in the breast, waist, and hips. Her shoe size is 39.5 (US) (EU).

Michelle maintains her hourglass figure by working out at a gym in London’s Shoreditch district. Her big lips, dark brown hair, and light brown eyes give her a stunning appearance.

Trivia

  • Collaborating with fashion brand Aspinal of London, she has created her own line of tote bags.
  • She lost a number of roles because of her Essex accent.
  • Her shower playlist includes Total Eclipse of the Heart (By Bonnie Tyler).
  • Her favorite TV Show is Mad Men (2007-2015).

Quick Facts of Michelle Dockery

Age: 40 years 1 months
Birth Date: December 15, 1981
Horoscope (Sunshine): Sagittarius
Full Name: Michelle Dockery
Birth Place: Barking, Essex, Rush Green, London
Net Worth: $5 million
Height / How tall : 5 feet 8 inches (1.73m)
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Nationality: British
Profession: Actress, Singer
Father’s Name: Michael Dockery
Mother’s Name: Lorraine Dockery
Education: Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Hair Color: dark brown
Eye Color: light brown
Waist Size: 25 inch
Bra Size: 33A inch
Hip Size: 35 inch
Lucky Number: 9
Lucky Stone: Turquoise
Lucky Color: Orange
Best Match for Marriage: Leo, Aquarius
Last Update: January, 2022