Dominique McElligott explained

Dominique McElligott
Birth Date:5 March 1986
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Occupation:Actress
Alma Mater:University College Dublin
Years Active:2001–present

Dominique McElligott (born March 5, 1986) is an Irish actress. She has appeared as a series regular on Raw (2008), Hell on Wheels (2011–2012), The Astronaut Wives Club (2015), House of Cards (2016–2017), and The Last Tycoon (2016), playing Maggie Shaw / Queen Maeve in The Boys (2019–2022) and (2022).

Early life and education

McElligott grew up in Dublin and began acting during secondary school. She is a graduate of University College Dublin.[1] [2] [3]

Career

She starred in Moon (2009) and the RTÉ television series Raw before leaving to film Leap Year (2010).[4] In 2011, she appeared in the movie The Guard. From 2011 to 2012, she played a lead role in the AMC series Hell on Wheels.[5] In 2015, she starred in ABC's The Astronaut Wives Club.[6] In 2016, McElligott played Hannah Conway, wife of the Republican presidential nominee, in the fourth and fifth season of the Netflix show House of Cards.[7] She played Queen Maeve on Amazon Prime Video's original series The Boys, which is based on the comic book series of the same name.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2008Dark FloorsEmily
Satellites & MeteoritesDr. Johnson
2009MoonTess Bell
2010Leap YearBride
2011The GuardAoife O'Carroll
BlackthornEtta Place
2012Not Fade AwayJoy Dietz
2019Two/OneMartha

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001–2002On Home GroundCora Collins10 episodes
2005Whiskey EchoRachelTelevision film
2008Being HumanLaurenEpisode: "Pilot"
RawRebecca Marsh6 episodes
2009The PhilanthropistBella OlazabalThe Bella Olazabal character was apparently dropped from The Philanthropist before it was aired.[8]
2011–2012Hell on WheelsLily BellMain cast (seasons 1–2); 20 episodes
2015The Astronaut Wives ClubLouise ShepardMain cast; 10 episodes
2016–2017House of CardsHannah ConwayRecurring role (season 4); Main cast (season 5); 15 episodes
The Last TycoonKathleen Moore[9] Main cast; 9 episodes
2019–2022The BoysMaggie Shaw / Queen Maeve[10] Main cast; 22 episodes
2022Voice; episode: "I'm Your Pusher"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Butler. Laura. How our Dominique is now turning heads on Hollywood red carpet . Herald.ie . 31 July 2012.
  2. News: Mulvaney. Amy. Irish actress Dominique McElligott on returning home after 10 years – and the surprising reason why she's not on social media. The Independent Ireland. 29 July 2017.
  3. News: Dwyer. Michael . Dubliner has part in Lordi horror . The Irish Times. 8 February 2008.
  4. Web site: Dominique bounces back with bride role after Raw. Herald.
  5. Web site: AMC Pilot 'Hell on Wheels' Finds Its Leads. Nellie. Andreeva. 27 July 2010.
  6. RAW star's new show to air in US in June. RTÉ News. 21 April 2015.
  7. Web site: Kelly. Aolfe. Irish actress Dominique McElligott features in plum role on House of Cards season 4. www.independent.ie. 4 March 2016 . 4 March 2016.
  8. Web site: Dominique McElligott HELL ON WHEELS Interview. . 5 November 2011.
  9. Web site: The Last Tycoon: Dominique McElligott to Star in Amazon Pilot – canceled TV shows – TV Series Finale. 5 February 2016.
  10. Web site: 'The Boys': Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Dominique McElligott & Jessie Usher Cast in Amazon's Superhero Drama Series. 17 January 2018. Deadline.