Emily Taaffe - Actor Profile

Emily Taaffe

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
12Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 10, 1984
Birth Place: Drogheda, Ireland

About Emily Taaffe

Emily Taaffe is an Irish actress. She grew up near Drogheda, Co. Louth and studied at Trinity College Dublin, where she received a first class honours degree, reading Drama & Theatre Studies. She then moved to London where she trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She has worked extensively in British theatre with leading roles on the Olivier and Lyttleton stages at the National Theatre and with the Royal Shakespeare Company amongst others. On screen she is known for her work in 'Atlantis', 'Call the Midwife' and 'Vera'.

Emily Taaffe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Emily Taaffe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Emily Taaffe's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Emily Taaffe's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Little Bird, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Emily Taaffe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emily Taaffe's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Emily Taaffe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Rare Beasts Becky Average Similar →
2020 Night Bus Voice of advertisement Flop Similar →
2020 His House Dr. Hayes Average Similar →
2019 The Dig Roberta McKenna Hit Similar →
2018 VS. Lisa Average Similar →
2018 Fishboy Laura (voice) Average Similar →
2018 Beast Tamara Hit Similar →
2017 Little Bird Prudence Willis Super Hit Similar →
2011 National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard Dunyasha Super Hit Similar →
2010 Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island Izzy (Voice) Flop Similar →
2010 National Theatre Live: Nation Daphne Super Hit Similar →
N/A Lincoln in the Bardo Mary Todd Lincoln Flop Similar →

Emily Taaffe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emily Taaffe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emily Taaffe is "Little Bird" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Emily Taaffe acted in?

Emily Taaffe has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emily Taaffe?

Other notable films include "National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard", "National Theatre Live: Nation", and "The Dig".

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