Darci Shaw

Darci Shaw: The Girl Who Played Judy Garland and Won Hearts

Who is Darci Shaw?

Darci Shaw is a famous actress who works primarily in the UK television industry. She was born on 17 April 2002 in Liverpool, England. Her prominence enhanced when her role of Judy Garland was praised by the audience. She has a good fan following on social media, boasting over 43K followers on Instagram. 

Full Name- Darci Louise Shaw

Profession- Actress

Why famous- Judy Garland role in film Judy

Date of Birth- 17 April 2002

Age- 23 years old

Birthplace/Hometown- Liverpool, England

Nationality- British

Zodiac Sign- Aries

Religion- Christianity

Ethnicity- British

Food Habits- Non-vegetarian

Marital Status- Unmarried

Darci Shaw 2 year old pic
Darci Shaw 2 year old pic

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Darci Shaw Age

Darci Shaw Age is 23.

Early Life & Educational Qualifications

Despite her born in Liverpool but she was raised in the suburb of Mossley Hill. 

At the age of 5, she started learning acting classes at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts once a week (Saturday). 

At the age of 14, she joined Everyman and Playhouse Youth Theatre. Here she participated weekly. Further, in 2017, she also featured in the company’s “Fiddler On The Roof” and “Romeo and Juliet.”

She went to The Belvedere Academy, where she completed her basic schooling.

Physical Attributes

Height- 5 feet 4 inches

Weight- 54kg approx.

Hair Color- Dark Brown

Eye Color- Blue

Body Measurements- 32-25-34 inches

Body Type- Slim

Skin Color- Fair

Family & Relationships

Her birth happened in a middle-class family where she learned all the basic activities of life. Her father, Pete, is a firefighter, and her mother, Louise, is a homemaker.

Darci Shaw mother, Louise Shaw
Darci Shaw mother, Louise Shaw

She also has a younger sister, Claudia Shaw.

Darci and Claudia
Darci and Claudia

She has not yet revealed her romantic relationship, maintaining a private personal life. Maybe she is living a private love life or may be single. 

Career

At the age of 16, she did her project in 2019, where she played the role of young Judy Garland in the film “Judy.” For her role, several special effects were used. This film won several awards. For her role in Judy, she said on an interview about  her breakout role in Judy- 

“It was a huge privilege to play such a timeless icon. To tell her story gave me a feeling of great responsibility and pride.”

Darci Shaw in Judy film
Darci Shaw in Judy film

After a big hit 

In 2019, in ITV Crime Drama “The Bay,” she portrayed the role of Holly Meredith. Then in 2019, she featured in the Netflix series “The Irregulars” for the role Jessie. In 2021, she appeared in “The Colour Room” alongside Phoebe Dynevor, Matthew Goode and Luke Norris. 

2024-upcoming projects

In 2024, she did the role Cilla Black in the Midas Man, a biopic of Brian Epstein. That year, she also started working on the BBC One Crime Drama “This City is Ours.” In 2025, she played the role of Steven Knight’s historical drama “A Thousand Blows.” Her upcoming project, “Kill Jackie”, will be released in 2026.

Darci Shaw Movies and TV Shows

Darci Shaw Movies

Judy (2019) – Played Young Judy Garland

Bitter Sky (2019) – Played Nia

The Colour Room (2021) – Played Dot Cliff

The Rising of the Sap (2024) – Played Bea

Midas Man (2024) – Played Cilla Black

Kill Jackie (TBA) – Role yet to be announced

Darci Shaw TV Shows

The Bay (2019) – Played Holly Meredith

The Irregulars (2021) – Played Jessie

Brassic (2022) – Played Amy Croft

A Thousand Blows (2024–2025) – Played Alice Diamond

This City Is Ours (2025) – Played Melissa Phelan

Awards 

As of now, she hasn’t won any individual award, but for her portrayal of young Judy Garland in the 2019 film Judy. For this, she was described as “Truly Stellar” by Rolling Stone. 

Public Appearances 

  • Judy European Premiere – Curzon Mayfair, London (30 Sept 2019)
  • The Colour Room Photo Call – Ham Yard Hotel, London (Oct 2021)
  • The Irregulars Series Premiere – March 2021
  • BFI London Film Festival 2024 –  A Thousand Blows (Oct 2024)

Darci Shaw Net Worth

Darci Shaw has a speculated net worth of between $100 K. However, there is no claim from official sites, so it’s just a speculation.

Social Media Handles

Instagram

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Trivia

She speaks fluent Scouse, RP, American, and other British accents. 

She does yoga, arts & crafts, reading, and dog walks along the Mersey. 

Her debut role was Judy Garland in Judy (2019), helped her to caught the attention of critics.

She is very famous for performing diverse roles, from historical figures to supernatural and crime dramas.

Shaw has worked both in Films and Television.

Her choice of roles is very strong and complex characters.  

At a very young age, she has worked with several famous actors like Renée Zellweger and Morven Christie.

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