Actor
Anne-Marie Duff is an English actress of Irish descent whose commanding presence and emotional depth have made her a fixture of British theatre, television, and film for three decades, from her breakthrough at the National Theatre to her recent BAFTA-winning turn in Apple TV+'s Bad Sisters.
Defining moments and milestones
Trained at the rigorous Drama Centre London, Anne-Marie Duff emerged in the 1990s as a classical theatre actress of considerable depth, building her reputation through landmark roles at the National Theatre including Saint Joan and Lady Macbeth. She expanded her reach across television and film, becoming known for psychologically complex characters in productions ranging from the raw realism of Shameless to prestige dramas like Nowhere Boy and The Magdalene Sisters. Her recent BAFTA Television Award for Bad Sisters and 2024 OBE recognition cement her status as one of Britain's most respected and versatile actresses.
BAFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for Grace Williams in Bad Sisters (2024); OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for services to drama (2024)
Drama Centre London (BA); Young Argosy; Mellow Lane School
Recordings featuring Anne-Marie Duff in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.