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Dominique McElligott (born 5 March 1986) is a talented Irish actress and television personality.
She plays Queen Maeve in the Amazon Prime Video original series The Boys, based on the comic book series of the same name.
She has received ample praise for her performances in films such as Raw, Hell on Wheels, The Astronaut Wives Club, House of Cards, The Last Tycoon, and The Boys.
Irish actress
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| Real Name: | Dominic McElligott |
| Date of Birth: | March 5, 1986 (38 years old) |
| place of birth: | Dublin, Ireland |
| Country of Citizenship: | Irish |
| high: | 1.73 m |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Husband • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Boyfriend and partner: | Undisclosed |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $3 million to $5 million |
early life
Dominique McElligott was born on March 5, 1986, in Rathfarnham, a community in south Dublin, Ireland.
Therefore, her nationality is Irish and her ethnicity is Caucasian.
Dominic McElligott became interested in acting after watching the 1989 film My Left Foot, starring the famous British actor Daniel Day-Lewis.
Daniel Day-Lewis plays Christy Brown, a real-life Irishman who suffers from cerebral palsy and can only use his left leg. Despite his fears, Christy Brown became a successful writer and artist.
Daniel Day-Lewis’ portrayal of Brown earned him a Best Actor Oscar nomination, but it also prompted Dominic McElligott to enroll in acting school.
The young lady enjoyed theatrical performances so much that she decided to pursue a career in acting.
Profession
Dominique McElligott began her acting career in 2001 when she appeared in several episodes of the Irish TV series On Home Ground. The Dublin native followed this humble debut with several small TV series before finally breaking out in the Irish TV series RAW.
Dominic McElligott played Rebecca Marsh in RAW, a show that followed the lives of restaurant workers in Dublin. She appeared in the show for about six episodes in 2008, which made her a household name in Ireland.
She made her debut on American television in the AMC series Hell on Wheels. Hell on Wheels is a western TV series that tells the story of the creation of the Union Pacific Railway and the workers, engineers, surveyors and sex workers who lived, worked and died at the station. Dominic McElligott played Lily Bell, a recently widowed English lady whose husband was a railroad surveyor. Since then, the Irish actress has admitted that filming the show was mentally, physically and spiritually exhausting.
Dominic McElligott has played the character with the surname Bell twice. The show is based on the AMC TV series Hell on Wheels and the film Moon. Duncan Jones directed the 2009 science fiction film Moon.
The story tells the story of Sam Bell, who experiences a personal crisis after spending three years alone on the moon. Sam Rockwell plays Sam in Moon, and Dominic McElligott plays his wife Tess Bell.
Dominique McElligott has appeared in numerous films and television shows. Dark Floor, Satellites & Meteorites, Moon, Never Fade Away, Blackthorn, Guardians, and Leap Year are just a few examples of her work in independent films.
In the 2012 version of Spider-Man, Dominique McElligott was considered to play Spider-Man’s love interest Gwen Stacy. But she ultimately did not play the role, which was played by American actress Emma Stone.
Awards and nominations
Dominique McElligott was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2017 Irish Film and Television Awards.
This is because of her appearance as a guest star in the hit Netflix series House of Cards.
House of Cards is a political and psychological thriller about a couple, the Underwoods, who use others to achieve their political goals. Dominique McElligott plays Hannah, the British wife of Republican presidential candidate Will Conway.
Personal life
Dominique McElligott is a social media skeptic. She is one of those who chooses not to get involved in the fray of today’s social media-crazed world.
The actress is quite old school and does not use any social media sites when it comes to talking about such things.
The Irish actress said that as an actor she doesn’t want the public to know too much about herself, but rather wants the public to see the characters she plays.
Dominique McElligott does not flaunt her boyfriend or partner in the media and she is not married yet.
net worth
Dominique McElligott’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million to $5 million. She earns money through her on-screen roles.
