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Kelly Macdonald
Actress
50 years (Feb 23, 1976)Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Known for
She debuted at just nineteen and with no prior experience in Danny Boyle's 'Trainspotting' (1996), a cult film that launched her to stardom. She won the Emmy for the series 'The Girl in the Café' (2005) and shone as the protagonist's wife in the Coen brothers' 'No Country for Old Men' (2007) —Best Picture Oscar—. She voiced Merida in Pixar's 'Brave' (2012) and starred in 'Boardwalk Empire' (2010-2014). Scottish actress of wide range between auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for her interpretive naturalness and her presence in productions by notable directors.
Kelly Macdonald
Actress
Known for
She debuted at just nineteen and with no prior experience in Danny Boyle's 'Trainspotting' (1996), a cult film that launched her to stardom. She won the Emmy for the series 'The Girl in the Café' (2005) and shone as the protagonist's wife in the Coen brothers' 'No Country for Old Men' (2007) —Best Picture Oscar—. She voiced Merida in Pixar's 'Brave' (2012) and starred in 'Boardwalk Empire' (2010-2014). Scottish actress of wide range between auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for her interpretive naturalness and her presence in productions by notable directors.
42 Movies
Plays Helena Ravenclaw
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
2011
Plays Carla Jean Moss
No Country for Old Men
2007
Plays Merida (voice)
Brave
2012
Plays Diane
Trainspotting
1996
Plays Merida (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018
Plays Evangeline
Nanny McPhee
2005
Plays Peter Pan
Finding Neverland
2004
Plays Diane
T2 Trainspotting
2017
Plays Dolly
Anna Karenina
2012
Plays Isabel Knollys
Elizabeth
1998
Plays Jean Leslie
Operation Mincemeat
2022
Plays Mary Maceachran
Gosford Park
2001
Plays Emma (segment "Mr. Cool")
Tube Tales
1999
Plays Martha Hudson
Holmes & Watson
2018
Plays Agnes
Puzzle
2018
Plays Olive Rand / Nou
Goodbye Christopher Robin
2017
Plays Jeanie
Lassie
2005
Plays Lizzie Nealey
I Came By
2022
Plays Jenny
A Cock and Bull Story
2005
Plays Kelly Drummond
In the Electric Mist
2009
Plays Linda
House!
2000
Plays Paige Marshall
Choke
2008
Plays Mike
Splendor
1999
Plays Katie Nic Aodh
The Decoy Bride
2011
Plays Deirdre
Intermission
2003
Plays Helen Radley
The Radleys
2024
Plays Mrs. Walker
Swallows and Amazons
2016
Plays Georgie
Dirt Music
2020
Plays Duff
The Journey Is the Destination
2016
Plays Mary O'Neary
Two Family House
2000
Plays Hortense Hulot
Cousin Bette
1998
Plays Jonathan's wife (segment "Jonathan")
All the Invisible Children
2006
Plays Elspeth Pettigrew
My Life So Far
1999
Plays Susan
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
1999
Plays Pia
Entropy
1999
Plays Irene
Strictly Sinatra
2001
Plays Kate Frazier
The Merry Gentleman
2008
Plays Sandra Panza
Typist Artist Pirate King
2023
Plays Laura
Some Voices
2000
Plays Stella
Stella Does Tricks
1997
14 TV Shows
Plays Margaret Thompson
Boardwalk Empire
2010
Plays Dr Rachel Irving
Dept. Q
2025
Plays Sheriff Kerry Kane
Lanterns
2026
Plays Sarah
Giri/Haji
2019
Plays DCI Jo Davidson
Line of Duty
2012
Plays Della Smith
State of Play
2003
Plays Anna Dean
The Victim
2019
Plays JoJo 74
Truth Seekers
2020
Plays Pokkit
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
2024
Plays Karin Parke
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Kiera MacLaine / Meghan Keene
Alias
2001
Plays Aletta Pieters
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Princess Margaret
Urban Myths
2017
Plays Amy Ogilvie
Screen Two
1985
Latest Trailers
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This Ordinary Thing
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Lanterns
Sheriff Kerry Kane · 8 episodes
2026
Dept. Q
Dr Rachel Irving · 9 episodes
2025
Royal Carols: Together at Christmas
Self
2024
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Pokkit
2024Season 1
The Radleys
Helen Radley
2024
Typist Artist Pirate King
Sandra Panza
2023
I Came By
Lizzie Nealey
2022
Operation Mincemeat
Jean Leslie
2022
Line of Duty
DCI Jo Davidson · 7 episodes
2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kelly Macdonald and where are they from?
Kelly Macdonald is 50 years old, born on February 23, 1976 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Kelly Macdonald?
Kelly Macdonald is best known for roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Brave, No Country for Old Men.
How many movies has Kelly Macdonald been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Kelly Macdonald has appeared in 41 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Kelly Macdonald's first movie?
The career of Kelly Macdonald began with Dancing, Some Days (1996).
What is Kelly Macdonald's most recent movie or series?
Kelly Macdonald's most recent release is Lanterns: The Official Podcast, which premiered on August 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Kelly Macdonald appeared in?
On television, Kelly Macdonald has appeared in Black Mirror, Boardwalk Empire, Lanterns, Alias.
Kelly Macdonald
1976-02-23 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Kelly Macdonald (born 23 February 1976) is a Scottish actress. Known for her film and television performances, she has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Macdonald made her film debut in Danny Boyle's Trainspotting (1996). She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in the Coen brothers film No Country for Old Men (2007). During her career, she has taken roles in Elizabeth (1998), Gosford Park (2001), Intermission (2003), Nanny McPhee (2005), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), Anna Karenina(2012), T2 Trainspotting (2017), and Operation Mincemeat (2021). She voiced Princess Merida in the Disney Pixar animated Brave (2012).
On television, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role in the BBC One film The Girl in the Cafe (2005). She was further Emmy-nominated for portraying Margaret Thompson in the period crime drama series Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014). She also acted in Black Mirror's Hated in the Nation (2016), the limited series Giri/Haji (2019), and Line of Duty(2021).Kelly Macdonald, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.