Kelly Macdonald facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kelly Macdonald
Macdonald at the 2009 New York Film Festival
Born	(1976-02-23) 23 February 1976 (age 49) Glasgow, Scotland
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Dougie Payne ​ ​ (m. 2003; sep 2017)​
Children	2

Kelly Macdonald, born on February 23, 1976, is a talented actress from Scotland. She is famous for her roles in movies and TV shows. She has won many awards, like a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, and has been recognized four times by the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Kelly Macdonald first appeared in a movie called Trainspotting in 1996, directed by Danny Boyle. She was nominated for a BAFTA Award for her role in the film No Country for Old Men (2007). You might also know her from movies like Nanny McPhee (2005) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). She also lent her voice to Princess Merida in the popular Disney Pixar animated movie Brave (2012).

On television, she won an Emmy Award for her part in the BBC One film The Girl in the Cafe (2005). She was also nominated for an Emmy for playing Margaret Thompson in the HBO crime drama series Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014). Her other TV roles include Black Mirror's episode Hated in the Nation (2016) and the police drama Line of Duty (2021).

Early Life and School Days

Kelly Macdonald was born in Glasgow, Scotland. She grew up in a town called Neilston. Her parents separated when she was young. Her mother, who worked in clothing sales, raised Kelly and her brother, David. Kelly went to Eastwood High School from 1989 to 1993.

Starting Her Acting Journey

Macdonald at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival

Kelly Macdonald's acting career began when she was working as a barmaid in Glasgow. She saw a flyer for an open audition for the movie Trainspotting. She decided to try out and won the role of Diane!

She also played Mary O'Neary in Two Family House and an actress playing Peter Pan in Finding Neverland. Kelly had important roles in Gosford Park, where she played a maid, and in Intermission (2003).

Big Roles on TV and Film

In 2005, Kelly Macdonald starred in the TV film The Girl in the Café. For this role, she won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

She also had a supporting role in the Oscar-winning film No Country for Old Men (2007). This role earned her a nomination for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

In 2011, she played the "Grey Lady" (who is actually Helena Ravenclaw) in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. This was the last movie in the Harry Potter series. In 2012, she voiced Merida, the main character in the Disney/Pixar animated movie Brave. She also appeared in Anna Karenina.

From 2010 to 2014, Kelly starred in the HBO crime drama Boardwalk Empire. She played Margaret Thompson, the wife of a crime boss. In 2011, she and the other actors in the show won a Screen Actors Guild Award for their amazing teamwork.

In 2016, she played the lead role in "Hated in the Nation", an episode of the TV series Black Mirror. She also returned to play Diane in T2 Trainspotting in 2017. In 2021, she had a main role in the popular BBC police drama Line of Duty.

Personal Life

In August 2003, Kelly Macdonald married musician Dougie Payne. He is the bassist for the band Travis. They have two sons together. In 2014, they moved back to their hometown of Glasgow after living in London and New York City. They separated in 2017.

Movies and TV Shows (Selected)

Film Appearances

Television Appearances

Video Game Roles

Awards and Nominations

Kelly Macdonald has won and been nominated for many awards throughout her career. Here are some of them:

Honors and Recognition

Eastwood High School, where Kelly Macdonald studied, has a special drama studio and theatre named after her. This is a great way to honor her achievements!

See also

In Spanish: Kelly Macdonald para niños