Denise Gough

Biography

Denise Gough is an Olivier Award-winning Irish actress celebrated for her raw, intense portrayals of complex women on both stage and screen. After gaining international fame as the ruthless ISB supervisor Dedra Meero in the Star Wars series Andor, she has become a fixture in high-profile literary adaptations. In 2026, she officially joins the cast of Greta Gerwig's "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" (November 26, 2026). Gough has confirmed she plays a "mean" character who is antagonistic toward the child protagonists, fueling speculation she is playing Aunt Letty (the skeptical sister of Daniel Craig's Uncle Andrew) or a high-ranking lieutenant to the White Witch. This marks her transition into major film franchising following her television success. Simultaneously, she is currently dominating the London stage in the world premiere adaptation of "High Noon" (January–March 2026). Starring opposite Billy Crudup, Gough plays Amy Fowler, the Quaker wife originally played by Grace Kelly. The production has drawn rave reviews, with critics praising her ability to bring modern depth to the classic Western archetype. She also appears in the film adaptation of the memoir "H is for Hawk", which saw its UK release in January 2026, starring alongside Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson.