Laura Donnelly
Latest News on Laura Donnelly:
Photos: First Look at Colin Farrell, Jin Ha & More in SUGAR Season 2 (Jan 30, 2026)
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Contemporary Theater Company (Aug 13, 2025)
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards Fashion- Bold Glamour, Queer Elegance, and Menswear Redefined (Jun 10, 2025)
Photos: First Look at Colin Farrell, Jin Ha & More in SUGAR Season 2 (Jan 30, 2026)
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Contemporary Theater Company (Aug 13, 2025)
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards Fashion- Bold Glamour, Queer Elegance, and Menswear Redefined (Jun 10, 2025)
BIO
Laura Donnelly made her on-screen debut in 2005 in the Channel 4 drama Sugar Rush. She is also known for her regular appearances in Outlander, and Britannia, and as a main character in the Irish film Insatiable (2008).
In 2013, Donnelly played a main role: that of Sarah Kay in The Fall.
In 2018, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance in The Ferryman. In 2019 she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress for the same role on Broadway.
She played a lead role as Amalia True in HBO's The Nevers (2021).
Photos
The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Insatiable
[ 2008 ] Rachel
[ 2008 ] Rachel
Dread
[ 2009 ] Abby
[ 2009 ] Abby
Right Hand Drive
[ 2009 ] Ashley
[ 2009 ] Ashley
Hello Carter
[ 2013 ] Tara Stephens
[ 2013 ] Tara Stephens
Heart of Lightness
[ 2014 ] Ellida
[ 2014 ] Ellida
The Program
[ 2015 ] Emma O Reilly
[ 2015 ] Emma O Reilly
Tolkien
[ 2019 ] Mabel Tolkien
[ 2019 ] Mabel Tolkien
Say Nothing
[ 2024 ] Older Helen McConville
[ 2024 ] Older Helen McConville
TV Shows
Britannia
Hella
Hella
Merlin
Freya
Freya
Outlander
Jenny Fraser
Jenny Fraser
The Nevers
Amalia True
Amalia True
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play
Laura Donnelly, The Hills of California
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play
Laura Donnelly, The Hills of California
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Donnelly, The Hills of California
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Donnelly, The Ferryman
winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Actress
Laura Donnelly, The Ferryman
Videos
Exclusive Video: Watch a Scene From THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-01 15:00:35
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-25 12:42:59
VIDEO: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins Star in the Second Trailer for TOLKIEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-03-06 10:01:17
TV: Brian d'Arcy James, Holley Fain, Emily Bergl & Company Get Ready to Join THE FERRYMAN!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-18 10:31:00
TV: THE FERRYMAN Arrives on Broadway- Go Inside Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-10-22 16:00:44
TV: What's THE FERRYMAN All About? The Broadway Cast Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-10-04 14:29:57
VIDEO: STARZ Goes Behind the Scenes of OUTLANDER, Returning This April
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-02-04 12:38:56
TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE RIVER!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2014-11-17 15:01:06
TV: Chatting with Hugh Jackman and the Company of THE RIVER on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2014-11-18 11:00:01
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks Bringing Butterworth's THE RIVER to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-11-14 11:42:06
News
Photos: First Look at Colin Farrell, Jin Ha & More in SUGAR Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026
Apple TV has unveiled a first look at the season two return of Sugar, the neo-noir detective drama starring Colin Farrell, Jin Ha, Laura Donnelly, and more. Check out new photos from the series now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026
Apple TV has unveiled a first look at the season two return of Sugar, the neo-noir detective drama starring Colin Farrell, Jin Ha, Laura Donnelly, and more. Check out new photos from the series now.
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Contemporary Theater Company
by Christopher Verleger - Aug 13, 2025
Jason Robert Brown's musical, 'The Last Five Years,' now at Contemporary Theater Company, depicts the courtship, marriage, and breakup of Cathy and Jamie, a young couple from Ohio, both blessed and cursed by the simple act of falling in love.
by Christopher Verleger - Aug 13, 2025
Jason Robert Brown's musical, 'The Last Five Years,' now at Contemporary Theater Company, depicts the courtship, marriage, and breakup of Cathy and Jamie, a young couple from Ohio, both blessed and cursed by the simple act of falling in love.
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025
The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025
The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
LEGALLY BLONDE Begins Performances At PCS Theater May 23
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
PCS Theater will present Legally Blonde, the fabulously fun and empowering musical based on the hit movie of the same name. With a book by Heather Hach and music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, this dazzling production is directed and choreographed by Jessi Meisel with musical direction by Aimee Ferenz-Renna.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
PCS Theater will present Legally Blonde, the fabulously fun and empowering musical based on the hit movie of the same name. With a book by Heather Hach and music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, this dazzling production is directed and choreographed by Jessi Meisel with musical direction by Aimee Ferenz-Renna.
Breaking Down the 2025 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025
Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from Tuesday's big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025
Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from Tuesday's big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025
Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball Check out the full list here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025
Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball Check out the full list here!
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2024/25 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2024/25 Broadway productions. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meetings.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2024/25 Broadway productions. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meetings.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Laura Donnelly been in?
Laura Donnelly has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Laura Donnelly been in?
Laura Donnelly has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
What was Laura Donnelly's first West End show?
Laura Donnelly's first West End show was The Ferryman (Royal Court) which opened in 2017
What awards has Laura Donnelly been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Hills of California, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Hills of California, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Hills of California, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman and Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for The Ferryman.
What awards has Laura Donnelly won?
Laura Donnelly has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Hills of California, the Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Hills of California, and the Best Actress award at the Olivier Awards for The Ferryman.
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