Gina McKee is an English actress. She was born in Sunderland, England, on April 14, 1964. She began her acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in several television series and films.
She made her breakthrough in 1996, starring in the BBC drama series Our Friends in the North. For her performance in the series, she won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress.
McKee has since gone on to star in a number of successful films and television series, including Notting Hill, The Lost Prince, The Street, and The Borgias. She is also a regular on the stage, having appeared in productions at the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the Almeida Theatre.
McKee is known for her versatility and her ability to bring complex characters to life. She is a respected actress who has won numerous awards for her work.
Gina McKee Wikipedia
| Born | Georgina McKee 1964 (age 58–59) Peterlee, County Durham, England |
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| Alma mater | East Durham College, National Youth Theatre |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse | Kez Cary (m. 1989) |
Gina McKee Wheelchair
She is not disabled. The character in the wheelchair, played by non-disabled actress Gina McKee, is just one member of a strong ensemble.
Gina McKee Movies and TV Shows
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Lair of the White Worm | Nurse Gladwell | |
| 1989 | The Rachel Papers | Evonne | |
| 1993 | Naked | Café Girl | |
| 1996 | The Treasure Seekers | Mary Leslie | |
| Element of Doubt | Beth | ||
| 1998 | Croupier | Marion Nell | |
| 1999 | Notting Hill | Bella | |
| The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc | Duchess of Bedford | ||
| Wonderland | Nadia | ||
| Women Talking Dirty | Ellen | ||
| 2000 | There’s Only One Jimmy Grimble[8] | Donna | |
| 2001 | The Zookeeper | Ankica | |
| 2002 | Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood | Genevieve | |
| 2003 | Burning the Bed | Caroline | |
| The Reckoning | Sarah | ||
| 2004 | Mickybo and Me | Jonjo’s ma | |
| 2005 | The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby | Maureen Gray | |
| MirrorMask | White Queen/Dark Queen | ||
| 2006 | Scenes of a Sexual Nature | Julia | |
| 2007 | And When Did You Last See Your Father?[9] | Kathy Morrison | |
| Atonement | Nurse Drummond | ||
| 2009 | In the Loop[10][11] | Judy Molloy | |
| 2013 | Jimmy P: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian | Madeleine | |
| 2015 | Hector | Lizzie | |
| Taj Mahal | Louise’s Mother | ||
| 2017 | Phantom Thread | Countess Henrietta Harding | |
| 2022 | My Policeman | Older Marion Taylor[12] | |
| 2023 | Typist Artist Pirate King | Dorothy | |
| TBA | The End We Start From | TBA | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Quest of Eagles | Jane | 7 episodes |
| 1986 | Auf Wiedersehen, Pet | Girl | 1 episode |
| 1987 | Inspector Morse | Girl in Betting Shop | 1 episode |
| 1988 | The Lenny Henry Show | Julie | 12 episodes |
| 1990 | Drop the Dead Donkey | Lou | 1 episode |
| 1991 | An Actor’s Life For Me | Sue Bishop | 6 episodes |
| 1991 | Minder episode “Look Who’s Coming To Pinner” | Joanna | 1 episode |
| 1996 | Our Friends in the North | Mary Cox | 9 episodes |
| 1997 | Comedy Premieres episode “The Chest” | Fiona Croft | Television film |
| 1997 | Brass Eye | Libby Shuss / Vivian Banch | 3 episodes |
| 2001 | Dice | Angela Starck | Miniseries, 6 episodes |
| 2002–2003 | The Forsyte Saga | Irene Forsyte | Miniseries, 10 episodes |
| 2003 | The Lost Prince | Lalla | Television movie |
| 2004 | The Blackwater Lightship | Helen | Television movie |
| 2006 | Tsunami: The Aftermath | Kim Peabody | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
| 2006 | The Lavender List | Marcia Williams | Television movie |
| 2007 | Lewis | Diane Turnbull | 1 episode |
| 2007 | The Old Curiosity Shop | Sally Brass | Television movie |
| 2007 | The Street | Jan Parr | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | 1983 The Brink of Apocalypse[14][15] | Narrator | |
| 2008 | Fiona’s Story | Fiona | Television film |
| 2009 | Waking the Dead | Jackie | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Dive | Jacqueline | Television movie |
| 2010 | The Silence | Anne | Miniseries, 4 episodes |
| 2011 | Vera | Julie Armstrong | 1 episode |
| 2011–2013 | The Borgias | Caterina Sforza | Main cast, 13 episodes |
| 2012 | Missing | Jamie Ortega | 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Line of Duty | Jackie Laverty | 3 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | Hebburn | Pauline | 12 episodes |
| 2012 | Secret State | Ellis Kane | Miniseries, 4 episodes |
| 2013 | By Any Means | Helen Barlow | Miniseries, 6 episodes |
| 2016 | Royal Wives At War | Wallis Simpson | Television film |
| 2017 | Emerald City | Dr. Jane Andrews | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Knightfall | Landry’s Mother | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Bodyguard | Commander Anne Sampson | Main cast, 5 episodes |
| 2019 | The Rook | Jennifer Birch | Miniseries, 7 episodes |
| 2019 | Catherine the Great | Countess Bruce | Miniseries, 4 Episodes |
| 2020 | Black Narcissus | Sister Adela | Miniseries, 2 Episodes |
Gina McKee Alma mater
Gina McKee did not attend any university or drama school. She was rejected by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the Central School of Speech and Drama. However, she did spend three summers in London with the National Youth Theatre from the age of 15.