Denise Gough

Denise Gough (born 28 February 1980) is an Irish actress known for her work in theatre. She has received numerous accolades, including two Laurence Olivier Awards and a Tony Award nomination. Gough was born in Wexford, Ireland, and raised in Ennis, County Clare. She is the seventh of eleven siblings and has a sister, Kelly Gough, who is also an actress. Gough trained as a soprano before moving to London at the age of 15. She studied at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts and graduated in 2003. Gough has appeared in notable productions such as Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms and Nancy Harris' Our New Girl.