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You Rang, M'Lord? Star's Daughter Follows Famous Footsteps
26 May
Summary
- Siobhan Hewlett followed her actor parents into show business.
- Her parents warned her about the challenges of the acting industry.
- She starred opposite Dame Julie Walters and Bill Nighy in early roles.
Siobhan Hewlett, the youngest child of the acclaimed British actor Donald Hewlett, has followed in her parents' showbusiness footsteps. Donald Hewlett, known for his role as Lord George Meldrum in the 1980s sitcom "You Rang, M'Lord?", and his third wife, actress Thérèse McMurray, cautioned Siobhan against an acting career.
They understood the demanding nature of the industry, with her mother having been a child star and her father a successful television personality. Nevertheless, Siobhan pursued her ambition, rising to prominence in the 2000s.
Her early career included a notable part as Karen in "The Canterbury Tales", where she shared the screen with Dame Julie Walters and Bill Nighy. Siobhan has since built an extensive filmography, appearing in "Torchwood" and "Sherlock," among other productions.
