Sarah Gordy, 1976
Actors · September 1, 1976
Sarah Gordy
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Sarah Gordy is 49 years old, born September 1, 1976 in United Kingdom · Virgo.
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About
Sarah Gordy is a British actress with Down syndrome who broke barriers in mainstream TV and honours. Born September 1976, she played Katie Thorne in The A Word and Ralph & Katie, Orlando Quine in Strike: The Silkworm, and Lady Pamela Holland in Upstairs Downstairs. In 2018, she received an MBE for services to the arts and people with disabilities, and became the first person with Down syndrome to receive an honorary degree from a UK university—from the University of Nottingham. As a Virgo, she channels analytical precision into nuanced character work.
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Biography
Sarah Gordy is a British actress with Down syndrome whose TV roles have redefined representation on mainstream British television. Born September 1976, she is best known for playing Katie Thorne in The A Word and its spinoff Ralph & Katie, Orlando Quine in the BBC's Strike: The Silkworm adaptation, and Lady Pamela Holland in the Upstairs Downstairs reboot. Her screen credits also include Call the Midwife, Holby City, and Doctors, alongside theatre productions, radio dramas, short films, and commercials. In 2018, she was awarded an MBE in recognition of her services to the arts and people with disabilities. That same year, she became the first person with Down syndrome to receive an honorary degree from a UK university, receiving it from the University of Nottingham. As an actor, she performs across multiple mediums—film, television, theatre, and radio—bringing depth to characters across drama and ensemble casts. Born under Virgo, she brings methodical, detail-oriented work to each role. British-born and UK-based, she has become a prominent figure in British entertainment.
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Trivia
- Received an MBE in 2018 for services to the arts and people with disabilities.
- First person with Down syndrome to receive an honorary degree from a UK university, awarded by the University of Nottingham in 2018.
- Has performed across theatre, radio dramas, commercials, and short films in addition to television.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
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Frequently asked
- How old is Sarah Gordy?
- Sarah Gordy is 49 years old (born September 1, 1976).
- When is Sarah Gordy's birthday?
- Sarah Gordy was born on September 1, 1976.
- What is Sarah Gordy's zodiac sign?
- Sarah Gordy is a Virgo, born September 1, 1976.
- What is Sarah Gordy's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sarah Gordy was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Sarah Gordy from?
- Sarah Gordy is from United Kingdom.
- What does Sarah Gordy do?
- Sarah Gordy is a actor.
- Is Sarah Gordy still alive?
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