Laura Donnelly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laura Donnelly
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Donnelly in 2019
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| Born | 24 June 1982 Belfast, Northern Ireland
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| Alma mater | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Partner(s) | Jez Butterworth |
| Children | 2 |
Laura Donnelly (born 24 June 1982) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She is famous for her work in TV shows and plays. She has won a big award called the Laurence Olivier Award. She was also nominated for a Tony Award, which is another very important award for theatre. You might know her from TV shows like Outlander, Beowulf, and The Nevers.
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Early Life and Education
Laura Donnelly grew up in Belfast, which is in Northern Ireland. She went to a special school for acting called the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. She finished her studies there in 2004.
Laura Donnelly's Acting Career
Laura Donnelly started her acting career on TV in 2005. Her first show was a drama called Sugar Rush. She became well-known for her regular roles in popular TV series. These include Outlander and Britannia. She also played a main character in an Irish movie called Insatiable in 2008.
In 2013, Laura had a big role as Sarah Kay in the TV show The Fall.
Awards for Theatre Work
In 2018, Laura Donnelly won a major award for her acting. She received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress. This was for her amazing performance in the play The Ferryman. The next year, in 2019, she was nominated for a Tony Award for the same role. The Tony Awards are very famous awards for plays on Broadway in New York City.
She also played a main character, Amalia True, in the HBO series The Nevers. This show aired from 2021 to 2023.
Personal Life
Laura Donnelly lives in London. She lives there with her partner, Jez Butterworth. They have two daughters together.
Film and Television Roles
Laura Donnelly has acted in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her roles:
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Insatiable | Rachel | Lead role |
| 2009 | Dread | Abby | |
| Right Hand Drive | Ashley | ||
| 2013 | Hello Carter | Tara | |
| 2014 | Heart of Lightness | Ellida | |
| 2015 | The Program | Emma O'Reilly | |
| 2019 | Tolkien | Mabel Tolkien | |
| 2023 | The Heist Before Christmas | Patricia |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Sugar Rush | Beth | 2 episodes |
| Casualty | Fleur Butler | 7 episodes | |
| Hex | Maya Robertson | 4 episodes | |
| 2006 | The Bill | Jody Macmillan | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Rough Diamond | Aoife | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Occupation | Katy Hibbs | 2 episodes |
| Merlin | Freya | 2 episodes | |
| Best: His Mother's Son | Barbara Best | TV film | |
| 2012 | Missing | Violet Heath | |
| 2013 | The Fall | Sarah Kay | 5 episodes |
| 2014–2017 | Outlander | Janet "Jenny" Fraser Murray | 8 episodes |
| 2016 | Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands | Elvina | Main role |
| 2018–2021 | Britannia | Hella | 6 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | The Nevers | Zephyr Alexis Navine / Amalia True | Main role |
| 2022 | Werewolf by Night | Elsa Bloodstone | Disney+ television special |
| 2024 | Say Nothing | Older Helen McConville | Miniseries; 3 episodes |
Theatre Performances
Laura Donnelly has also performed in many plays on stage. Here are some of them:
- The Hills of California, playing Veronica/Joan at the Harold Pinter Theatre
- The Ferryman, playing Caitlin Carney at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Broadway
- The Ferryman, playing Caitlin Carney at the Royal Court Theatre / Gielgud Theatre
- The Wasp, playing Heather at Trafalgar Studios
- The River, playing Other Woman at Circle In The Square on Broadway
- Tutto Bene Mamma?, playing The Women at The Print Room
- The River, playing Other Woman at Royal Court Theatre
- Philadelphia, Here I Come!, playing Katie Doogan at Donmar Warehouse
- Judgement Day, playing Anna at Almeida
- Romeo & Juliet, playing Juliet at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
- A Midsummer Night's Dream, playing Hermia at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
- Dancing at Lughnasa, playing Chrissie at Lyric Theatre Belfast
- A Boston Marriage, playing Catherine for B*Spoke/Project Theatre Dublin
Awards and Nominations
Laura Donnelly has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2010 | Fright Meter Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Dread | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Evening Standard Theatre Award | Best Actress | The Ferryman | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actress | Won | ||
| 2019 | Tony Award | Best Actress in a Play | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series | The Nevers | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actress | The Hills of California | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Laura Donnelly para niños
