---
name: "Michelle Gomez"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/michelle-gomez"
fi1m_id: "michelle-gomez"
imdb_id: "nm0327056"
tmdb_id: 144250
wikidata_id: "Q5860905"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "23 November 1966"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 70
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 5
updated: "2026-10-07T13:30:40.044100+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Michelle Gomez

## Identity

Michelle Gomez

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/michelle-gomez
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** michelle-gomez
- **IMDb ID:** nm0327056
- **TMDB ID:** 144250
- **Wikidata ID:** Q5860905
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Gomez, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5860905, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0327056/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/144250

Actor. Born 23 November 1966 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 23 November 1966, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- **Active:** 1998–present
- **Also known as:** Michelle May Romney Marsham Antonia Gomez
- **BAFTA Television Awards:** 1 BAFTA nomination
- **Average Fi1m score:** 70, as actor, over 5 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 48 (1), 2000s 80 (2), 2020s 71 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 63 to 60 across 3 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 4, Drama 3, Action & Adventure 1, Adventure 1, Animation 1, Family 1
- **Screen time:** 5 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,868m across 2 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Gomez, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5860905, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0327056/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/144250

## Streaming the US now

- **The Roku Channel:** [*Green Wing*](https://film.one/tv/green-wing.md) (83)
- **Pluto TV:** [*The Acid House*](https://film.one/film/the-acid-house.md) (48)

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## Fi1m on Michelle Gomez

> Michelle Gomez makes unreasonable people seem entirely certain of themselves. Her physical confidence and willingness to look ridiculous make her a fine comic performer, though roles built chiefly around being peculiar can ask too little of her.

An ordinary exchange becomes a potential problem when Michelle Gomez’s Sue White is involved. In Victoria Pile’s *Green Wing* (2004), she is so confidently unreasonable that there is little point waiting for embarrassment to check her. We laughed at that certainty, because Gomez gives Sue no apparent reason to doubt the behaviour everyone else has to deal with. This is what we rate about her: she commits to the absurdity without asking us to find the character charming.

Mark Heap’s Alan Statham makes awkwardness look painful; Sue gives us no such urge to reassure her. That difference matters in an ensemble comedy, where a collection of people being peculiar can soon become exhausting. Gomez’s forcefulness gives Pile another way to unsettle a conversation, alongside Heap’s discomfort. The hour-long episodes sometimes indulge the silliness for too long, but the performers’ willingness to lose their dignity is a sound reason to stay.

Earlier work in *The Acid House* (1998) and *The Book Group* (2002–2003) preceded the breakthrough of *Green Wing*. Playing Missy in *Doctor Who* (2014–2017), under showrunner Steven Moffat, let her put her physical energy and vocal flexibility to use in genre television. Her subsequent US work includes *Chilling Adventures of Sabrina* (2018–2020) and *The Flight Attendant* (2020–2022). The settings change, but the frequent casting as dangerous or morally uncertain women keeps comedy close to menace.

Her return to film as Roz, an intimidating boss in Louis Paxton’s *The Incomer* (2026), puts her in another comedy with a taste for eccentricity. We liked the film’s attention to loneliness and belonging, and its three central performances, while finding some of the jokes laboured. Its dependence on the islanders being peculiar is a reminder that odd behaviour alone can only take a comedy so far.

Gomez has expressed concern about being confined to eccentric female characters. We would welcome parts that give her more to do than fulfil that expectation; the assurance she brings to Sue White deserves situations worth disrupting. For Gomez with colleagues capable of matching her, start with *Green Wing*.

## Biography

Michelle Gomez is a Scottish actress. Born in Glasgow on 23 November 1966, she trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

She gained recognition for comedy roles in the series *The Book Group* (2002–2003), *Green Wing* (2004–2007) and *Bad Education* (2012–2013). Gomez played Missy in *Doctor Who* (2014–2017), receiving a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She later appeared as Mary Wardwell / Lilith / Madam Satan in *Chilling Adventures of Sabrina* (2018–2020) and as Miranda Croft in *The Flight Attendant* (2020–2022).

Her film credits include *The Acid House* (1998) and the voice of Morag in *The Loud House Movie* (2021). She is credited as Roz in the 2026 film *The Incomer*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, rottentomatoes.com.*

## On Fi1m (5)

- *The Incomer* (2026), Fi1m 72, as Roz — [page](https://film.one/film/the-incomer.md)
- *Zootopia 2* (2025), Fi1m 70, as Captain Hoggbottom (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/zootopia-2.md)
- *Doctor Who* (2005), Fi1m 78, as Missy — [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md)
- *Green Wing* (2004), Fi1m 83, as Sue White — [page](https://film.one/tv/green-wing.md)
- *The Acid House* (1998), Fi1m 48, as Catriona — [page](https://film.one/film/the-acid-house.md)

## Complete filmography (40)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Incomer* (2026), as Roz — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/the-incomer.md)
- *Zootopia 2* (2025), as Captain Hoggbottom (voice) — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/zootopia-2.md)
- *The Loud House Movie* (2021), as Morag (voice)
- *Ready to Wear* (2021), as Sam · Writer, Producer, Director
- *The Flight Attendant* (2020), series, as Miranda Croft
- *Endangered* (2020), as Wilma Crane
- *Doom Patrol* (2019), series, as Laura De Mille / Madame Rouge
- *Chilling Adventures of Sabrina* (2018), series, as Mary Wardwell
- *DuckTales* (2017), series, as Matilda McDuck (voice)
- *Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven* (2014), as Missy
- *Gotham* (2014), series, as The Lady
- *Doctor Who: Deep Breath* (2014), as Missy
- *Psychobitches* (2013), series, as Mary, Queen of Scots, Mary, Queen of Scots / Mrs Thatcher, Ingrid Bergman, Wallis Simpson, Florence Nightingale, Hildegard von Bingen
- *The Wedding Video* (2012), as The Wedding Planner
- *Bad Education* (2012), series, as Isobel Pickwell
- *Playhouse Presents* (2012), series, as Mary, Queen of Scots
- *Svengali* (2009), as Francine Hardy
- *Oliver Twist* (2007), series, as Mrs Sowerberry
- *Wedding Belles* (2007), as Amanda
- *Green Wing Special* (2007), as Sue White
- *The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall* (2006), as Sue White
- *The Good Housekeeping Guide* (2006), series, Actor
- *Chromophobia* (2006), as Bushey
- *Feel the Force* (2006), series, Actor
- *Meat the Campbells* (2005), as Mrs. Campbell
- *Doctor Who* (2005), series, as Missy — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md)
- *Green Wing* (2004), series, as Sue White — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/green-wing.md)
- *Carrie & Barry* (2004), series, as Michelle
- *Ready When You Are, Mr McGill* (2004), as Judy
- *Murder in Suburbia* (2004), series, as Anita Green
- *The Book Group* (2002), series, as Janice McCann
- *Manchild* (2002), series, Actor
- *Rebus* (2000), series, as Caro Rattray
- *New World Disorder* (1999), as Annika 'Amethyst' Rains
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Connie Parish
- *The Acid House* (1998), as Catriona — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/the-acid-house.md)
- *Gunslinger's Revenge* (1998), as Leather girl
- *Highlander: The Raven* (1998), series, as Talia Bauer
- *First and Last* (1989), as Nurse
- *Pretty Ugly*, as Beth Adler

## Gallery

- ![Michelle Gomez](https://film.one/media/person/92368/gallery-f5d23cc8af36.jpg) Michelle Gomez — Amy Martin Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/Michelle_Gomez_2025.jpg/1280px-Michelle_Gomez_2025.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Comiccon Brussels - 2019 - Day 1 - Michelle Gomez 'I couldn't very well keep calling myself the Master, now could I?'. Our next guest is best known for her role](https://film.one/media/person/92368/gallery-dd356f023ec9.jpg) Comiccon Brussels - 2019 - Day 1 - Michelle Gomez 'I couldn't very well keep calling myself the Master, now could I?'. Our next guest is best known for her role — Miguel Discart from Bruxelles, Belgique, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/2019-03-02_12-12-53_ILCE-6500_DSC06709_DxO_%2847526204362%29.jpg/1280px-2019-03-02_12-12-53_ILCE-6500_DSC06709_DxO_%2847526204362%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Comiccon Brussels - 2019 - Day 1 - Michelle Gomez 'I couldn't very well keep calling myself the Master, now could I?'. Our next guest is best known for her role](https://film.one/media/person/92368/gallery-03e3c7e38de8.jpg) Comiccon Brussels - 2019 - Day 1 - Michelle Gomez 'I couldn't very well keep calling myself the Master, now could I?'. Our next guest is best known for her role — Miguel Discart from Bruxelles, Belgique, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/2019-03-02_12-14-21_ILCE-6500_DSC06746_DxO_%2847526209542%29.jpg/1280px-2019-03-02_12-14-21_ILCE-6500_DSC06746_DxO_%2847526209542%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Brian Cox and Michelle Gomez at Edinburgh international book festival (2025)](https://film.one/media/person/92368/gallery-7f7347cc4e42.jpg) Brian Cox and Michelle Gomez at Edinburgh international book festival (2025) — Amy Martin Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Brian_Cox_and_Michelle_Gomez.jpg/1280px-Brian_Cox_and_Michelle_Gomez.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michelle Gomez](https://film.one/media/person/92368/gallery-9a3564b3c227.jpg) Michelle Gomez — Image via TMDB
- ![Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, and Michelle Gomez at The Incomer Premier at Sundance Film Festival (2026)](https://film.one/media/person/92368/gallery-a83657f762fd.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, and Michelle Gomez at The Incomer Premier at Sundance Film Festival (2026) — TheGhostOfKyoto, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Domhnall_Gleeson%2C_Gayle_Rankin%2C_Grant_O%27Rourke%2C_and_Michelle_Gomez_at_The_Incomer_Premier_at_Sundance_Film_Festival.jpg/1280px-Domhnall_Gleeson%2C_Gayle_Rankin%2C_Grant_O%27Rourke%2C_and_Michelle_Gomez_at_The_Incomer_Premier_at_Sundance_Film_Festival.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michelle Gomez Fan Expo Canada 2016](https://film.one/media/person/92368/gallery-54d2a658971f.jpg) Michelle Gomez Fan Expo Canada 2016 — GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4b/Fan_Expo_2016_-_Michelle_Gomez_%2833005336541%29.jpg/1280px-Fan_Expo_2016_-_Michelle_Gomez_%2833005336541%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

## Awards

### BAFTA Television Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2016: Best Supporting Actress (nominated), for *Doctor Who*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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