Michelle Gomez
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Michelle Gomez (born April 21, 1971 in Glasgow [1]) is a Scottish actress best known for her comedy roles in Green Wing and The Book Group.
Biography
Early life
Her father, originally from Montserrat, was a photographer, while her mother ran a modeling agency. From the moment she saw a production of Kiss Me, Kate at age seven, Gomez wanted to be an actress, an ambition her parents have always encouraged. She trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Professional career
Gomez's first major role was in The Acid House, based on three Irvine Welsh short stories. She went on to star in the cult Channel 4 comedy drama The Book Group before landing her role as madcap staff liaison officer Sue White in both Series 1 and 2 of the comedy Green Wing, also on Channel 4. She also plays Michelle in Carrie and Barry, and starred as PC Sally Bobbins in the BBC 2 sitcom Feel the Force.
In 2005 Gomez appeared in the movie Chromophobia alongside Penélope Cruz, and in 2007 she starred in a drama by Irvine Welsh called Wedding Belles, and starred in Boeing-Boeing, at the Comedy Theatre in London. In 2007, she guest-starred in the Doctor Who audio play Valhalla.
In 2008 she will play the title character in The Taming of the Shrew for the RSC.
Personal life
Gomez has been married to British actor Jack Davenport since 2000.
References
- Michelle Gomez on the The Unofficial Glasgow Citizens Theatre Website
- Michelle Gomez at Biogs.com
- Interview with Scotsman.com
External links
- Michelle Gomez at IMDb
- Winging It - Green Wing series interview
- Ready, Steady, Gomez - interview in Sunday Herald, 19 March 2006