Denise Gough
Biography
Denise Gough is an Irish actress born on February 20, 1980, in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. She trained at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in London and built an acclaimed career on the British stage.
Gough won the Olivier Award for Best Actress for People, Places and Things (2016) and earned a Tony nomination for the Broadway transfer. She plays Dedra Meero in the Disney+ series Andor (2022-present), bringing her stage-honed intensity to one of Star Wars' most compelling antagonists. She also appeared in the Apple TV+ series Juliet, Naked and the Star Wars prequel media.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Emma in People, Places and Things (Olivier Award)
- Harper Pitt in Angels in America (National Theatre)
- Connie in The Stag (2013)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Olivier Award for Best Actress (People, Places and Things)
- 🏆 Tony Award Nomination for Best Actress (Angels in America)
- 🏆 Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Best Actress
Frequently Asked Questions
Gough is known for her Olivier Award-winning stage work and for playing Dedra Meero in Andor.
Yes, she won the Olivier Award for Best Actress for People, Places and Things in 2016.