Louisa Harland
Biography
Louisa Harland is an Irish actress. She was born in Dundrum, County Dublin, Ireland, on January 31, 1993. Harland trained at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. She has appeared in several television and film productions, including the RTÉ One series Love/Hate, where she played the recurring role of Kayleigh in season two. Harland has also appeared in films such as Rob Burke's Standby and Woody Harrelson's Lost in London. She is known for her role as Orla McCool in the Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls and the titular character in the Disney+ series Renegade Nell. Harland is a member of the Ann Kavanagh Youth Theatre in Rathfarnham.
Career overview
Louisa Harland is an Irish actress known for her roles in various television and film productions. She was part of the Ann Kavanagh Youth Theatre in Rathfarnham and trained at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Upon graduation, Harland landed a recurring role as Kayleigh in the RTÉ One series Love/Hate.
In addition to her work in television, Harland has appeared in several films, including Rob Burke's Standby and Woody Harrelson's Lost in London. She is also known for her role as Orla McCool in the Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls. Harland's performances have been featured in various media outlets, showcasing her range as an actress.
Louisa Harland's acting credits include a number of notable roles in television and film. Her experience in the industry has been shaped by her training and early work in the Ann Kavanagh Youth Theatre and the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. As an actress, Harland continues to be recognized for her performances in a variety of productions.
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- Grief Room (2026)
- Hamnet (2025) as Rowan
- The Walsh Sisters (2025) as Anna Walsh
- Odd Socks (2025) as McBride (voice)
- Renegade Nell (2024) as Nell Jackson
- Joy (2024) as Rachel
- BabyDolls (2022) as Barbara
- Boys from County Hell (2021) as Claire McCann
- Derry Girls (2018) as Orla McCool
- Sunday Tide (2018) as Violet
- Lost in London (2017) as Stella
- Love/Hate (2010) as Kayleigh
- The Custom of the Country