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Laura Donnelly

Acting · Born June 24, 1982 · Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

Laura Donnelly (born 24 June 1982) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before her early roles on stage and screen. She is known for her collaborations with playwright Jez Butterworth, acting in The River (2012, 2015), The Ferryman (2017–2019) and The Hills of California (2024). She is the recipient of a Laurence Olivier Award as well as a nomination for two Tony Awards. 

Movies with Laura Donnelly

• Werewolf by Night (2022) — Elsa Bloodstone
• The Program (2015) — Emma O'Reilly
• Tolkien (2019) — Mabel Tolkien
• Director by Night (2022) — Self
• Dread (2009) — Abby
• Hello Carter (2013) — Tara Stephens
• The Heist Before Christmas (2023) — Patricia Collins
• Heart of Lightness (2014) — Elida
• Insatiable (2008) — Rachel
• Best: His Mother's Son (2009) — Barbara Best
• Occupation (2009) — Katy Hibbs
• Goldfrapp: Tales Of Us (2014)

TV shows with Laura Donnelly

• Outlander (2014) — Jenny Fraser Murray
• Sugar (2024) — Charlotte Fischer
• The Nevers (2021) — Amalia True
• Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands (2016) — Elvina
• Missing (2012) — Violet Heath
• The Dark (2026) — DI Monica Kennedy