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Kelly Macdonald_

EMMY WINNER Глазго, Шотландия, Великобритания

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Born Глазго, Шотландия, Великобритания
Birthday
50
Age
25
Credits
Actor
Known For
2.2
Popularity
29 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Глазго, Шотландия, Великобритания
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Dougie Payne (2003-2017)
Children
2 children
Residences
Glasgow
Education
Eastwood High School
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier A -- 130,413 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (February 23) with Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
Career
Career spanning 29 years (1996-2025)
Year context
Born in 1976 -- US bicentennial; Apple Computer founded; Gerald Ford was US president
Year 1976 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dragon

DROPTHE GOOD_

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Human Impact
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
72
Cultural Uplift
43
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AWARDS (4)

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Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
2012
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
2006
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
2006
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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Biography

Kelly Macdonald (born 23 February 1976) is a Scottish actress. Known for her film and television performances, she has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Macdonald made her film debut in Danny Boyle's Trainspotting (1996). She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in the Coen brothers film No Country for Old Men (2007). During her career, she has taken roles in  Elizabeth (1998), Gosford Park (2001), Intermission (2003), Nanny McPhee (2005),  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), Anna Karenina(2012), T2 Trainspotting (2017), and Operation Mincemeat (2021). She voiced Princess Merida in the Disney Pixar animated Brave (2012). On television, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role in the BBC One film The Girl in the Cafe (2005). She was further Emmy-nominated for portraying Margaret Thompson in the period crime drama series Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014). She also acted in Black Mirror's Hated in the Nation (2016), the limited series Giri/Haji (2019), and Line of Duty(2021).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Kelly Macdonald?
Kelly Macdonald is 50 years old, born on .
Where was Kelly Macdonald born?
Kelly Macdonald was born in Глазго, Шотландия, Великобритания.
What movies or shows has Kelly Macdonald been in?
Kelly Macdonald has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dept. Q (2025), Truth Seekers (2020), The Victim (2019), Brave (2012), Line of Duty (2012).
What is Kelly Macdonald known for?
Kelly Macdonald is primarily known as an actor. Kelly Macdonald (born 23 February 1976) is a Scottish actress. Known for her film and television performances, she has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy…
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You can find more about Kelly Macdonald on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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