Denise Gough
Known for
Born in Ennis, County Clare in 1980, Denise Gough built her reputation on the London and Broadway stage before wider audiences discovered her. She won the Olivier for People, Places and Things and gained a Tony nomination for Angels in America. In film she anchored Colette (2018) opposite Keira Knightley and stepped fully into international genre work as Imperial supervisor Dedra Meero in the Star Wars series Andor (2022- ). Her craft is fierce, quick and controlled, and she is one of the most respected Irish stage actors of her generation.
Denise Gough
24 Movies
23 Series
Born in Ennis, County Clare in 1980, Denise Gough built her reputation on the London and Broadway stage before wider audiences discovered her. She won the Olivier for People, Places and Things and gained a Tony nomination for Angels in America. In film she anchored Colette (2018) opposite Keira Knightley and stepped fully into international genre work as Imperial supervisor Dedra Meero in the Star Wars series Andor (2022- ). Her craft is fierce, quick and controlled, and she is one of the most respected Irish stage actors of her generation.
Movies
Plays Village Mother
Robin Hood
2010
Plays Mrs. Elliot
The Kid Who Would Be King
2019
Plays Lillian Hughes
'71
2014
Plays Missy
Colette
2018
Plays Gina
Juliet, Naked
2018
Plays Chloe
Monday
2021
Plays Linda Connolly
A Dark Place
2018
Plays Christina
H Is for Hawk
2025
Plays Sarah
The Other Lamb
2020
Plays Charlotte Kauffmann
The Good Traitor
2020
Plays Marcia
Desire
2010
Plays Tess
Jimmy's Hall
2014
Plays Anna
Call Me Queen
2026
Plays Sarah
Martyrs Lane
2022
Plays Harper Pitt/Martin Heller
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches
2017
Plays Research Assistant
The Quiet Roar
2014
Plays Patsy
The Kid
2010
Plays Harper Pitt/The Angel Africanii
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika
2017
Plays Lucy
Complicit
2013
Plays Barmaid
Outlanders
2007
Plays Julia
The Duchess of Malfi
2014
Plays Lisa Phillips
NADIA
2017
TV Shows
Plays Dedra Meero
Andor
2022
Plays Emily Hill
Titanic: Blood and Steel
2012
Plays Collette
Stella
2012
Plays Dianna Lafferty
Under the Banner of Heaven
2022
Plays Lena
Who Is Erin Carter?
2023
Plays Fallon
Guerrilla
2017
Plays Elisa Blix
The Stolen Girl
2025
Plays Liz Fletcher
What Remains
2013
Plays Paula
Paula
2017
Plays Connie Mortensen
Too Close
2021
Plays Orla MacDermott
Cuffs
2015
Plays Martha Wallace
Messiah
2001
Plays Celia Benham
Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories
2016
Plays Dr. Walden
The Fall
2013
Plays Kathleen
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Danielle Boyce
Silent Witness
1996
Plays DS Johns
Apple Tree Yard
2017
Plays Suzette
The Musketeers
2014
Plays Christine Faraday
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
Plays Liz O'Halloran
The Bill
1984
Plays Angela Morris
New Tricks
2004
Plays Jennifer Clayton
Stan Lee's Lucky Man
2016
Latest Trailers
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Narnia: The Magician's Nephew
Full Filmography
Call Me Queen
Anna
2026
Film
H Is for Hawk
Christina
2025
Film
The Stolen Girl
Elisa Blix · 5 episodes
2025–
TV
National Theatre Live: People, Places and Things
Emma
2024
Film
Who Is Erin Carter?
Lena · 7 episodes
2023–
TV
Andor
Dedra Meero · 24 episodes
2022–
TV
Fireworks
Ellie Sherberg
2022
Film
Martyrs Lane
Sarah
2022
Film
Under the Banner of Heaven
Dianna Lafferty · 7 episodes
2022–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Denise Gough and where are they from?
Denise Gough is 46 years old, born on February 28, 1980 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Denise Gough?
Denise Gough is best known for roles in Robin Hood, '71, Colette.
How many movies has Denise Gough been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), Denise Gough has appeared in 24 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Denise Gough's first movie?
The career of Denise Gough began with Outlanders (2007).
What is Denise Gough's most recent movie or series?
Denise Gough's most recent release is Call Me Queen, which premiered on October 15, 2026.
What TV shows has Denise Gough appeared in?
On television, Denise Gough has appeared in Andor, The Fall, Under the Banner of Heaven, Who Is Erin Carter?.
Does Denise Gough have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Denise Gough's upcoming work includes: Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (2027).
Denise Gough
1980-02-28 · Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
Denise Gough (/ˈɡɒfˈ/ GOF; born 28 February 1980) 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.Denise Gough, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.