Emily Taaffe
Born: 1984-01-10 in Drogheda, Ireland
Known For: Acting
Biography
Emily Taaffe is an Irish actress. She grew up near Drogheda, Co. Louth and studied at Trinity College Dublin, where she received a first class honours degree, reading Drama & Theatre Studies. She then moved to London where she trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She has worked extensively in British theatre with leading roles on the Olivier and Lyttleton stages at the National Theatre and with the Royal Shakespeare Company amongst others. On screen she is known for her work in 'Atlantis', 'Call the Midwife' and 'Vera'.
Filmography
2025
- Little Disasters as Mel
- Trespasses as Betty
2022
- The Rising as Maria Kelly
2021
- Rare Beasts as Becky
2019
- The Dig as Roberta McKenna
2017
- Paula as Laurence
- Little Bird as Prudence Willis
2016
- War and Peace as Katya
- Stan Lee's Lucky Man as Mel
2015
- X Company as Siobhan
2013
- Atlantis as Elpis
2012
- Call the Midwife as Faye Rawle
- Ripper Street as Mary Tait
2011
- Death in Paradise as Megan Colley / Emer Byrne
- Vera as Janna Jeffries
- National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard as Dunyasha
2010
- Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island as Izzy (Voice)
- National Theatre Live: Nation as Daphne
2004
- New Tricks as Emma