Sarah Snook Biography 2026: Age, Height, Husband Dave Lawson, Daughter, Succession, Dorian Gray & Net Worth in 2026

Sarah Ruth Snook (born December 1, 1987) is an Australian actress known for her work on screen and stage. Her accolades include six AACTA Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

She became an international star as Siobhan “Shiv” Roy in HBO’s Succession (2018–2023), then proved her range by playing all 26 characters in a one-woman stage production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, winning both the Olivier and the Tony. Here is everything to know about her age, height, husband, daughter, career, and net worth.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sarah Ruth Snook
Nick Name	None widely used
Profession	Actress (film, television, stage)
Birth Date	December 1, 1987
Age	38 years 11 months old
Birth Place	Adelaide, South Australia
Nationality	Australian
Known For	Succession; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Predestination; Steve Jobs; Memoir of a Snail
Ethnicity	White Australian
Zodiac	Sagittarius
Height	Not officially confirmed — reported figures vary between about 5 ft 5 in and 5 ft 8 in
Weight	Not publicly disclosed
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Blue
Qualification	St John’s Grammar School, Belair; Scotch College, Adelaide (drama scholarship); National Institute of Dramatic Art — BFA (2008)
Religion	Not publicly disclosed
Marital Status	Married
Spouse	Dave Lawson (m. 2021), an Australian comedian
Relationships	Together since 2020; married in 2021
Children	1 daughter (b. May 2023)
Family Tree	Daughter of a swimming-pool salesman and an aged-care provider; two older sisters
Hobbies	Theatre, reading, travel
Current Work	Stage and screen; All Her Fault (2025); AACTA Trailblazer Award (2026)
Years Active	2009–present
Net Worth	Estimated around $15 million — unverified

Fans who follow Sarah Snook often also search for Dave Lawson, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong, Shiv Roy, Ralph Fiennes, and The Picture of Dorian Gray — her husband, her Succession co-stars and character, and the stage role that won her a Tony.

Early Life & Education

Sarah Snook was born on December 1, 1987, in Adelaide, South Australia, and grew up in the suburb of Eden Hills. She has two older sisters. Her father sold swimming pools and her mother worked in aged care; her parents divorced when she was young.

She attended St John’s Grammar School in Belair and won a drama scholarship to Scotch College in Torrens Park. Her first paying job was as a fairy at children’s birthday parties — a detail she has shared with amusement in interviews. In 2008 she graduated from Sydney’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Career Journey

Early Australian Roles (2009–2017)

Snook began on stage, performing in Macbeth and Gallipoli at NIDA and appearing as Cordelia in King Lear with the State Theatre Company of South Australia in 2009. She then built a film career in Australia with Sisters of War (2010), Not Suitable for Children (2012), These Final Hours (2013), and the time-travel thriller Predestination (2014), for which she won an AACTA Award.

Her profile rose internationally with roles in Jessabelle (2014), The Dressmaker (2015) alongside Kate Winslet, and Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs (2015), where she played Apple executive Andrea Cunningham. She appeared in a 2016 episode of Black Mirror (“Men Against Fire”) and made her West End debut that same year as Hilde Wangel in The Master Builder opposite Ralph Fiennes.

Succession Breakthrough (2018–2023)

Everything changed in 2018, when Snook began playing Siobhan “Shiv” Roy in HBO’s Succession. Over four seasons and 39 episodes, she turned the scheming, conflicted daughter of a media dynasty into one of television’s most discussed characters.

The role earned her a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2024, two Golden Globes (Best Supporting Actress in 2022 and Best Actress in 2024), two Screen Actors Guild Awards for ensemble performance, and two Critics’ Choice Television Awards. She also returned to the stage in 2018 as Joan of Arc in Saint Joan for the Sydney Theatre Company.

Film Work and Stage Return (2020–2024)

Between Succession seasons, Snook worked constantly. She appeared in An American Pickle (2020) opposite Seth Rogen, Kornél Mundruczó’s Pieces of a Woman (2020), and the horror film Run Rabbit Run (2023), in which she also served as executive producer. She starred in The Beanie Bubble (2023) and voiced the protagonist in Adam Elliot’s stop-motion film Memoir of a Snail (2024), a performance that earned her a second AACTA Award for Best Actress — the first time that prize went to a voice performance.

In 2024 she returned to the West End in a one-woman adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, playing all 26 characters while interacting with recorded footage and live camera work. The performance won her the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress, and its 2025 Broadway transfer at the Music Box Theatre won her the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.

All Her Fault and 2026 Honors

In 2025 Snook starred in and executive-produced the Peacock limited series All Her Fault, playing a mother whose child is abducted. The performance earned her a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries, her second AACTA International Award, and nominations for a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

In January 2026 she was named the recipient of the AACTA Trailblazer Award, which honors Australians forging influential paths in the global industry. In May 2026 NIDA awarded her an honorary Master of Fine Arts degree.

Career Stats

Breakthrough: Shiv Roy in Succession (2018–2023), 39 episodes
Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2024)
Golden Globes: 2 (Best Supporting Actress 2022; Best Actress 2024)
Tony Award: Best Actress in a Play, The Picture of Dorian Gray (2025)
Olivier Award: Best Actress, The Picture of Dorian Gray (2024)
AACTA Awards: 6, including one for the voice role in Memoir of a Snail
2025: All Her Fault (Peacock), Critics’ Choice Television Award winner
2026: AACTA Trailblazer Award; honorary MFA from NIDA

Personal Life

Husband: Dave Lawson, an Australian comedian. They began dating in 2020 and married in 2021 in the backyard of her Brooklyn home.
Daughter: Born in May 2023.
Family: Her parents divorced when she was young; she has two older sisters.
Godmother: She is godmother to her Succession co-star Kieran Culkin’s son.
Education: A 2008 NIDA graduate, she returned in 2026 to receive an honorary MFA.
Home: She has lived in Australia and the United States, including Brooklyn, New York.

Dating History and Affairs

Snook’s public romantic history centers on her marriage. She began dating Australian comedian Dave Lawson in 2020, and the couple married in 2021 in a small backyard ceremony at her Brooklyn home. Their daughter was born in May 2023.

There have been no reported affairs, separations, or relationship scandals. Snook has kept her family life private, discussing her daughter only rarely in interviews.

Controversies

Snook has avoided public controversy throughout her career.

Pregnancy speculation: Her 2023 pregnancy was confirmed by the Associated Press after weeks of public curiosity. She addressed the attention with characteristic directness.
Mixed reviews for film roles: Run Rabbit Run (2023) received mixed reviews, though critics singled out her performance. The Beanie Bubble (2023) was described by The Guardian as underusing her.
Height reporting: Published figures for her height vary widely, and she has never confirmed one — a reminder that many “biographical facts” online are unverified.
Net worth claims: Estimates placing her wealth around $15 million circulate widely but are not independently verified.

Awards & Achievements

Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2024)
Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play, The Picture of Dorian Gray (2025)
Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress, The Picture of Dorian Gray (2024)
Two Golden Globe Awards (2022 and 2024)
Two Screen Actors Guild Awards for ensemble performance
Two Critics’ Choice Television Awards (2022 and 2024)
Six AACTA Awards, including one for a voice performance
Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries, All Her Fault (2025)
AACTA Trailblazer Award (2026)
Honorary Master of Fine Arts, NIDA (2026)

Physical Statistics

Height: Not officially confirmed — reported figures vary between about 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) and 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight: Not publicly disclosed
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Build: Slender
Stage Presence: Known for physical precision and the ability to switch between characters in real time, as in The Picture of Dorian Gray

Favorites

Stage Role: The Picture of Dorian Gray, in which she played 26 characters
Screen Role: Shiv Roy in Succession
Collaborator: Ralph Fiennes, her co-star in The Master Builder
Medium: Theatre, which she returned to after Succession
Cause: Australian arts, through her AACTA involvement and NIDA connection
Food, Travel, Film: Not publicly disclosed

Earnings

Snook’s net worth is estimated at around $15 million, a figure built from film and television work, stage salaries, and producing credits. Succession was her most lucrative role to date, and her move into producing has added to her income.

Succession salary across four seasons
Film fees for Steve Jobs, The Dressmaker, Run Rabbit Run, and others
Stage salaries in the West End and on Broadway
Producing credits on Run Rabbit Run and All Her Fault
Voice work, including Memoir of a Snail

No official net worth figure has been published. The $15 million estimate should be treated as a press approximation.

Interesting Facts

She once had a fake Wikipedia page listing her birthday as July 28 — she corrected it publicly.
Her first paying job was dressing up as a fairy at children’s birthday parties.
She won a drama scholarship to Scotch College in Adelaide.
She played all 26 characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray while interacting with live camera work.
She is godmother to Kieran Culkin’s son.
She married Dave Lawson in the backyard of her Brooklyn home.
She received an honorary MFA from NIDA in 2026, 18 years after graduating.

Did You Know Already?

She won both an Olivier and a Tony for the same stage role.
She was the first winner of the AACTA Best Actress award for a voice performance.
She appeared in a Black Mirror episode before Succession made her famous.
She voiced the lead in the stop-motion film Memoir of a Snail.
She replaced Elisabeth Moss as the lead in Run Rabbit Run.
She is an honorary NIDA graduate as of 2026.

IMDb: Sarah Snook at IMDb
Social Media: Snook does not maintain verified personal social media accounts; coverage appears through her representatives and official productions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Sarah Snook?

She was born on December 1, 1987, which makes her 38 years old as of November 2026.

Who is Sarah Snook’s husband?

Dave Lawson, an Australian comedian. They began dating in 2020 and married in 2021 in the backyard of her Brooklyn home.

Does Sarah Snook have a child?

Yes. She gave birth to a daughter in May 2023.

What awards has Sarah Snook won?

She has won a Primetime Emmy, a Tony Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, two Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Critics’ Choice Television Awards, and six AACTA Awards.

What is Sarah Snook’s net worth?

Estimated at around $15 million, based on her screen, stage, and producing work. No verified figure exists.

How tall is Sarah Snook?

Her height has never been officially confirmed, and published figures vary between roughly 5 ft 5 in and 5 ft 8 in. She has not corrected the record publicly, so any single number should be treated as an estimate.

What is Sarah Snook’s next project?

She continues to work in film, television, and theatre. Her 2025 Peacock series All Her Fault earned award nominations, and she received the AACTA Trailblazer Award in 2026.

Conclusion

Sarah Snook went from Adelaide stage productions to one of the most awarded actresses of her generation in less than two decades. Whether she is playing a media heiress, a 1970s Apple executive, or 26 characters in a single evening, she brings the same precision and unpredictability. With a Tony, an Olivier, an Emmy, and a growing slate of producing work, her next chapter is already underway. If you found this biography helpful, please share it with other fans!