Person · Actor

Laura Donnelly

A renowned Northern Irish actress, celebrated for her powerful stage performances and acclaimed TV roles, navigates the challenges of fame, legacy, and personal identity in a world that demands more than she ever imagined.

Born

June 24, 1982

From

Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

Also:
Actress

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Decades active

In short · Acting since 2000, 3 decades active, 21 credits.

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Biography

Laura Donnelly (born 24 June 1982) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before taking on early roles in theatre and film. She is known for her work with playwright Jez Butterworth, appearing in The River (2012, 2015), The Ferryman (2017–2019), and The Hills of California (2024). She has received a Laurence Olivier Award and has been nominated for two Tony Awards.

In television, she has appeared in the Starz series Outlander (2014–2017), the ITV series Beowulf (2016), and the HBO series The Nevers (2021–2023).

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