Shelley Conn is a renowned English actress, distinguished by her captivating performances in various esteemed productions. Her notable roles include Dean Indira Shetty in the highly acclaimed Amazon series Gen V (2023),Beelzebub in Good Omens 2 (2023),and Lady Mary Sharma in the successful Netflix series Bridgerton (2022).
Her impressive filmography also boasts appearances in Isabella in the 2020 film Love Sarah, and as Dr Elizabeth Shannon in the Steven Spielberg series Terra Nova (2011). Born in Barnet, north London, to Anglo-Indian parents, Shelley Conn's childhood was marked by frequent relocations due to her father's work as a British Army Officer. She resided in Germany, Gibraltar, and eventually settled in Hampshire.
As a child of mixed heritage, comprising Indian, Portuguese, Burmese, and English, Shelley Conn's diverse cultural background has undoubtedly influenced her performances. She attended Queen Mary's College in Basingstoke and later trained at Bretton Hall College of Performing Arts and Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.
Shelley Conn began her career on London stages and in small roles on British television. She then transitioned to independent films and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC),where she appeared in two seasons, including the 2003/2004 production of All's Well That Ends Well alongside Judi Dench. Her breakthrough role as Ashika Chandirimani in the BBC political drama Party Animals (2007) marked the beginning of a long and varied career in theatre, film, and television, both in the UK and the US. Shelley Conn currently resides in London.
