Sophie Aldred

Sophie Aldred ( born August 20, 1962 in Greenwich, London) is a British actress and television presenter. Her most famous role is that of companion Ace in Doctor Who.

Aldred was born in Greenwich, London, but grew up in Blackheath. She went from 1973 to 1980 to Blackheath High School and was acting student at the Victoria University of Manchester, where she earned a degree in 1983.

In 1987, she won the role of Ace in Doctor Who, which she held from 1987 to 1989. She played the role again in Dimensions in Time and in Doctor Who radio plays.

Aldred is co-author of the book Ace, The Inside Story of the End of an Era with Mike Tucker, published by Virgin Publishing in 1996. ( ISBN 1 - 85227-574 -X). Before and during Doctor Who she appeared often in children's television. In addition, she also worked in radio and in the theater.

Since July 1997, Aldred is married to Vince Henderson; the couple has two sons.