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Denise Gough
Actor
Born February 28, 1980 in Ennis, Ireland (46 years old)
Theatre
Denise Gough is an Irish actress. On television, she is best known for her roles in the BBC Two crime drama Paula (2017), the ITV miniseries Too Close (2021), and the Disney+ series Andor (2022–2025). Her films include Colette (2018), The Other Lamb (2019), Monday (2020), and Martyrs Lane (2021). She has received a number of accolades, including two Laurence Olivier Awards as well as a nominations for a Tony Award and a British Academy Television Award.
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Signature Roles
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Career Trajectory
From her 2004 professional debut in Marina Carr's *By the Bog of Cats*, Denise Gough built a reputation for psychologically acute, fearless performances across London's theatres before achieving major recognition in 2015 with her creation of Emma in *People, Places & Things* at the National Theatre. Her subsequent origination of Harper Pitt in the 2017 National Theatre revival of *Angels in America*—a role she carried to Broadway in 2018—established her as a major interpreter of contemporary drama, while her film and television work in *Andor*, *Colette*, and *Under the Banner of Heaven* has extended her reach to international audiences. Now an established figure in contemporary theatre, she continues to seek out challenging, complex material across stage, screen, and streaming platforms.
Career Highlight
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in 2016 for her role as Emma in *People, Places & Things*
At a Glance
- Voice
- Actor
- Nationality
- Ireland
- Born
- 1980 · Ennis, Ireland
- Active since
- 2016
Training & Education
Academy of Live and Recorded Arts
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Engagements
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