Sandy McDade

Sandy McDade: Biography in Details

Who is Sandy McDade?

Sandy McDade is a Scottish television, theatre and film actress. She is best known for landing the role of Margaret Ellison Brown in the British television costume drama series Lark Rise to Candleford. Similarly, she is also known for her roles in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased), and Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death.

In 2003, she received the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance in Iron.

Sandy McDade: Bio, Age, Nationality, Education

Sandy McDade was born in February 1964 in Galashiels, Scotland. As of 2024, she is 60 years old. She is Scottish by nationality but her ethnicity is unknown.

She was born to her parents Joan McDade and Bill McDade. However, there is no info about her siblings. Speaking about her educational background, she attended Gracemount High School. At the age of 15, she joined Scottish Youth Theatre, where she made her stage debut at the Royal Lyceum Theatre.

How much money does Sandy McDade make? Net Worth

Talking about her earnings, Sandy might have earned a good amount of money from her acting career. In addition to her acting, she also earns through various other sources including brand endorsements and other business ventures. However, the info about the exact figure of her net worth and salary is not currently available.

Career and Professional Life

Talking about her career, she has worked in several films, television, and stage shows. Most of her parts have been in supporting rôles.

Television

In 1991, she played the character of Moira in the British television crime drama series, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. That year, she also made her appearance as  Lesley Perone in the British television anthology drama series Screen Two. Later, she was seen in various television series including A Touch of Frost, Doctor Finlay (1993), Mary Thomson, “A Bitter Pill”, Hamish Macbeth, Jean Foley, TV Series, McCallum (1998), Christine, “Running on Empty”, and Randall & Hopkirk.

Moreover, from 2003 to 2013, she appeared in a drama anthology television series Masterpiece produced by WGBH Boston. In 2003, she acted in My Uncle Silas, Rockface, Judge John Deed, and The Office. In the following years, she was seen in Quite Ugly One Morning and Teachers.

Her other television credits include:

• Down to Earth (2005), Fay Curtis, “Ignorance is Bliss”
• Secret Smile (2005), Susan, TV Mini-Series
• Vital Signs (2006), Dr. Phillips, TV Series
• Silent Witness (2007)
• Comedy Lab (The Smallest Game in Town) (2007)
• By the Book (2007)
• Lark Rise to Candleford (2008-2011)
• New Tricks (2012), Helen Wray, “Glasgow UCOS”

Film

She made her film debut in 1991 portraying the character of Woman Diner in London Kills Me. In 1995, she played the character of Hannah in the 1995 historical drama film Restoration directed by Michael Hoffman. Later, she appeared in One Last Chance as Aunt Jean and Mrs Henderson Presents as a Civil servant. In 2011, she depicted the role of Miss Scatcherd in the romantic drama film Jane Eyre directed by Cary Fukunaga.

Theatre shows

She has also worked in several stage shows including,

• Ghetto
• Fuenteovejuna
• The Good Person of Szechwan
• Señora Carrar’s Rifles
• A Woman Killed with Kindness
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Body Measurements: Height and Weight

Sandy has maintained a good body shape and stands at a decent height. She has beautiful brown hair and adorable brown eyes. The info about her other body measurements including height, weight, bust-waist-hip size, dress size and shoe size is under review.

Controversy and Rumors

She has stayed away from controversy till now. She keeps her personal life private and has avoided scandals and rumours. She ignores the activities that affect her career and image.

Social Media: Instagram and Twitter

The actress is not active on social media. She does not have a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account.