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 is a talented actress from Northern Ireland. She was born on June 24, 1982. Laura is known for her amazing work in plays and on TV shows.
She has won a special award called the Laurence Olivier Award. She has also been nominated for two Tony Awards, which are very important awards for theatre.
On television, you might know her from the series Outlander and The Nevers. She has also starred in plays written by Jez Butterworth, like The Ferryman.
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Early Life and Training
Laura Donnelly grew up in a city called Belfast in Northern Ireland. She loved acting and decided to study it.
In 2004, she graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. This school helped her learn many skills for her acting career.
Laura's Acting Career
Laura Donnelly started her acting journey on screen in 2005. Her first TV show was a drama called Sugar Rush.
She became well-known for her roles in several popular TV series. These include Outlander and Britannia. She also played a main character in an Irish film called Insatiable in 2008.
Key TV Roles
In 2013, Laura played a big role as Sarah Kay in the TV series The Fall. From 2014 to 2017, she was Janet "Jenny" Fraser Murray in Outlander. This show is about time travel and adventure.
She also had a main role as Elvina in the show Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands in 2016. Later, from 2021 to 2023, she starred as Amalia True in the HBO series The Nevers. This show is about people with special powers in Victorian London. In 2022, she appeared in the Disney+ special Werewolf by Night as Elsa Bloodstone.
Stage Successes
Laura Donnelly is also a very successful theatre actress. She has worked many times with the famous writer Jez Butterworth.
In 2018, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her amazing performance in the play The Ferryman. This is one of the highest awards for theatre in the UK. The next year, in 2019, she was nominated for a Tony Award for the same role when the play moved to Broadway in New York City.
In 2024, she starred in another play by Jez Butterworth called The Hills of California. This play also went to Broadway in 2025.
Personal Life
Laura Donnelly lives in London. She has two daughters with her partner, Jez Butterworth.
Awards and Nominations
Laura Donnelly has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.
- In 2018, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role in The Ferryman.
- In 2019, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for The Ferryman.
- In 2025, she won a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance in The Hills of California. She was also nominated for a Tony Award for this role.
See also
In Spanish: Laura Donnelly para niños
