Kelly MacDonald

Nationality:
Scottish
Birthdate:
02/23/1976
Birthplace:
Glasgow, Scotland
biography
Kelly Macdonald made her debut as Diane, Mark Renton's underage love interest, in the popular film "Trainspotting" (1996). As the only female lead in the movie, a uncompromising and precocious teenager, the slight, brown-haired actress gave a breakthrough performance, impressing both critics and moviegoers. A most auspicious debut, "Trainspotting" insured that her face would not be forgotten, her image prominent on the film poster that was plastered throughout England and the USA. That same year, Macdonald starred in the title role in the affecting drama "Stella Does Tricks", playing a young Continued
Credits
Carla Jean Moss
2007
Jeanie
2006
Evangeline
2006
(TV Show)
2005-2005
Kiera MacLaine
2005
Deirdre
2004
Mary O'Neary
2000
Stella McGuire
2000
Laura
2000
Linda
2000
Mike
1999
Elspeth
1999
Hortense Hulot
1998
Diane
1996
Kelly Drummond
Kate Frazier
Pia
Actor
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Raised in Newton Mearns, a suburb of Glasgow, Scotland
 
Was working in pubs in Glasgow when "discovered" by director Danny Boyle
1996 
Breakthrough screen role in Danny Boyle's "Trainspotting"
1996 
First leading role, "Stella Does Tricks"
1998 
Played supporting roles in the costume dramas "Cousin Bette" and "Elizabeth"
1999 
Was featured in "My Life so Far," a Scottish production starring Colin Firth
Continued