Michelle Gomez

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Michelle Gomez
Michelle Gomez as Sue White on Green Wing
Born	April 21, 1971 Glasgow, Scotland
Spouse(s)	Jack Davenport

Michelle Gomez is a Scottish actress.

1 Biography
- 1.1 Early life
- 1.2 Professional career
2 Private life
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Her father, originally from Montserrat, was a photographer, whilst her mother ran a modeling agency. From the moment they took a seven year-old Michelle to a production of Kiss Me Kate, Gomez became set on becoming an actress. This is an ambition her parents have always encouraged. She trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

[edit] Professional career

Gomez's first major role was in The Acid House, based on three Irvine Welsh short stories. She went on to star in cult Channel 4 comedy drama The Book Group before landing her role as madcap staff liaison officer, Sue White in both Series 1 and 2 of the innovative comedy Green Wing, also on Channel 4. She also plays Michelle in Carrie and Barry.

Gomez will next be seen in the movie Chromophobia, starring alongside Penélope Cruz, and has recently starred as PC Sally Bobbins in the BBC 2 sitcom Feel the Force.

Gomez starred in a drama by Irvine Welsh called Wedding Belles, about four friends and a wedding, and in currently playing in Boeing, Boeing at the Comedy Theatre in London.