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“When I was a child, I went to stage school three times a week in the evenings - singing, ballet, tap, modern and acting, and I loved it.”

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Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockery is a British actress born on December 15, 1981. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Lady Mary Crawley in the television series 'Downton Abbey', which earned her numerous award nominations. more

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