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Laura Donnelly Biography

Birth Name:Laura Donnelly

Birth Place:Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Fright Meter Award for Best Supporting Actress for "Dread" in 2010
  • Graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 2004
  • Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Sugar Rush" in 2005
  • Quote: "I was involved in dance and drama from a very young age and have loved it for as long as I can remember․ I think it's just an excuse to never grow up - getting to play dress-up as an adult!"
  • Best known for her role as Abby in "Dread" and as Violet Heath in "Missing․"
  • Has appeared in stage productions of "The River," "Judgment Day," and "Romeo and Juliet․"
  • Had a recurring role as Freya in the BBC fantasy series "Merlin․"

Awards

  • 2010Fright Meter Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2022CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series: nominated