Laura Donnelly - Actor Profile

Laura Donnelly

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
13Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 24, 1982
Birth Place: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

About Laura Donnelly

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.  On television, she is known for her roles in the Starz series Outlander (2014–2017), the ITV series Beowulf (2016), and the HBO series The Nevers (2021–2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article Laura Donnelly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Laura Donnelly Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Laura Donnelly reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of Laura Donnelly'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 Occupation, which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best Laura Donnelly Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Laura Donnelly's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Laura Donnelly has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 The Heist Before Christmas Patricia Collins Flop Similar →
2022 Director by Night Self Average Similar →
2022 Werewolf by Night Elsa Bloodstone Hit Similar →
2019 Tolkien Mabel Tolkien Hit Similar →
2015 The Program Emma O'Reilly Average Similar →
2014 Heart of Lightness Elida Average Similar →
2014 Goldfrapp: Tales Of Us - Flop Similar →
2013 Hello Carter Tara Stephens Average Similar →
2009 Dread Abby Average Similar →
2009 Occupation Katy Hibbs Super Hit Similar →
2009 Best: His Mother's Son Barbara Best Flop Similar →
2009 Right Hand Drive Ashley Flop Similar →
2008 Insatiable Rachel Flop Similar →

Laura Donnelly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Laura Donnelly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Laura Donnelly is "Occupation" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Laura Donnelly acted in?

Laura Donnelly has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Laura Donnelly?

Other notable films include "Werewolf by Night", "Tolkien", and "Director by Night".

Advertisement