Emily Taaffe
Biography
Emily Taaffe is an Irish actress born in Drogheda, Ireland. She studied at Trinity College Dublin, where she received a first-class honours degree in Drama & Theatre Studies. She then trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Taaffe 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. Her on-screen work includes appearances in the television series 'Atlantis', 'Call the Midwife', and 'Vera'. She has a total of 26 known credits, primarily in acting.
Career overview
Emily Taaffe is an Irish actress. She studied at Trinity College Dublin, where she received a first class honours degree in Drama & Theatre Studies. She then trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in London.
Taaffe 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. Her on-screen work includes appearances in television shows such as 'Atlantis', 'Call the Midwife', and 'Vera'.
Taaffe's career in acting spans multiple credits, with a total of 26 known credits.
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28 titles- Little Disasters (2025) as Mel
- Trespasses (2025) as Betty
- The Rising (2022) as Maria Kelly
- Rare Beasts (2021) as Becky
- His House (2020) as Dr. Hayes
- Night Bus (2020) as Voice of advertisement
- The Dig (2019) as Roberta McKenna
- Beast (2018) as Tamara
- Fishboy (2018) as Laura (voice)
- VS. (2018) as Lisa
- Paula (2017) as Laurence
- Little Bird (2017) as Prudence Willis
- Little Bird (2017) Writer
- Little Bird (2017) Producer
- War and Peace (2016) as Katya
- Stan Lee's Lucky Man (2016) as Mel
- X Company (2015) as Siobhan
- Atlantis (2013) as Elpis
- Call the Midwife (2012) as Faye Rawle
- Ripper Street (2012) as Mary Tait
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Megan Colley / Emer Byrne
- Vera (2011) as Janna Jeffries
- The Borgias (2011) as Gabrielle Visconti / Sforza
- National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard (2011) as Dunyasha
- National Theatre Live: Nation (2010) as Daphne
- Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island (2010) as Izzy (Voice)
- New Tricks (2004) as Emma
- Lincoln in the Bardo as Mary Todd Lincoln
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Emily Taaffe best known for?
Emily Taaffe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including His House (2020), Beast (2018), A Couple (1960), Atlantis (2013).
When and where was Emily Taaffe born?
Emily Taaffe was born on January 10, 1984 in Drogheda, Ireland.
How many credits does Emily Taaffe have?
Emily Taaffe has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2025.
What is Emily Taaffe's background in cinema and television?
Emily Taaffe is an Irish actress born in Drogheda, Ireland. She studied at Trinity College Dublin, where she received a first-class honours degree in Drama & Theatre Studies. She then trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Taaffe has worked extensively in British theatre with leading roles on the Oliv...