Is Michelle Dockery A-List?
No — Michelle Dockery is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2010
*Downton Abbey* Breakthrough
Lost A-list status in 2015
Dropped to B tier — Post-*Downton* Roles
Ranking Timeline
Early TV Roles
Begins her acting career in British television, gaining early experience.
*Downton Abbey* Breakthrough
Stars as Lady Mary Crawley in *Downton Abbey*, achieving international fame and critical acclaim.
Post-*Downton* Roles
Continues to appear in various television and film projects after *Downton Abbey*.
*Downton Abbey* Film
Reprising her role in the *Downton Abbey* film.
Leading Actress in Dramas
Continues to work in television and film, maintaining her status as a leading actress in period dramas.
Last updated: February 21, 2026