Michelle Gomez

Michelle May Romney Marsham Antonia Gomez (born 23 November 1966) is a Scottish actress. She gained recognition for her roles in the comedy series The Book Group (2002–2003), Green Wing (2004–2007), and Bad Education (2012–2013). She went on to appear as Missy in the long-running British science fiction series Doctor Who (2014–2017), for which she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress.

For the model, see Michelle Gómez.

Michelle Gomez
Gomez at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con
Born (1966-11-23) 23 November 1966
Glasgow, Scotland
OccupationActress
Years active1989–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2000)​
Children1

Gomez received further recognition and acclaim for her roles as Lilith / Madam Satan and Mary Wardwell in the Netflix supernatural horror series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018–2020) and as Miranda Croft in the HBO Max dark comedy thriller series The Flight Attendant (2020).

Early life

Gomez was born in Glasgow to Tony and May Gomez. Her father is originally from Montserrat and is of Portuguese descent.[1][2][3][4] He was a photographer, and her mother ran a modelling agency.

From the moment she saw a production of Kiss Me, Kate at the age of seven, Gomez wanted to be an actress, which her parents encouraged. She attended Shawlands Academy from 1978 to 1983 and trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

Career

Gomez's first major role was in the 1998 film The Acid House, based on three Irvine Welsh short stories. She went on to star in the cult Channel 4 comedy drama The Book Group before landing her role as staff liaison officer Sue White in the Channel 4 comedy Green Wing.[3] She played Michelle in Carrie and Barry for the BBC (which coincidentally debuted the same night as Green Wing), and starred as PC Sally Bobbins in the BBC 2 sitcom Feel the Force. She appeared in Gunslinger's Revenge.

In 2005, Gomez appeared in the film Chromophobia. In 2006, she starred in the film The Good Housekeeping Guide. In 2007 she starred in a drama by Irvine Welsh and Dean Cavanagh called Wedding Belles, and starred in Boeing-Boeing at the Comedy Theatre in London. Also in 2007, she guest-starred in the Doctor Who audio play Valhalla. In 2008 she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, and performed as Kate in The Taming of the Shrew at the Courtyard Theatre and the Novello Theatre.

In 2012, Gomez starred in the British film The Wedding Video, portraying the psychologically unstable wedding planner. In the same year, she appeared in the British comedy series Bad Education, portraying the deputy-head Isobel Pickwell,[5] which returned for a second series in 2013. In 2014, she began producing comedy sketches as "Heather" an agony aunt for YouTube channel Wildseed Studios.[6]

She had a recurring role in series 8 - 10 of Doctor Who as a character called Missy. Her true identity was later revealed in the series' two-part finale "Dark Water" / "Death in Heaven" as a female incarnation of the Master, the Doctor's longstanding nemesis.[7] Gomez reprised the role in the opening two-part story of the ninth series "The Magician's Apprentice" / "The Witch's Familiar" and again in the show's tenth series, which began broadcasting in April 2017.[8] In May 2017, Gomez stated that it would be her last series in the role.[9]

Gomez's portrayal of Missy earned her a nomination for the Best Actress (Television) award at the 2015 British Academy Scotland Awards.[10] Later, Gomez also received a nod as Best Supporting Actress at the British Academy Television Awards.[11]

In 2018, Gomez was cast as Lilith / Madam Satan and Mary Wardwell in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.[12]

Personal life

Gomez has been married to actor Jack Davenport since 1 May 2000.[13] She gave birth to their son, Harry, in early 2010.[14][15]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1998The Acid HouseCatrionaSegment: A Soft Touch
1998Gunslinger's RevengeLeather Girl
1999New World DisorderAnnika "Amethyst" Rains
1999The EscortHostess
1999TicksStressed Girl on PhoneShort film
2000Offending AngelsBaggy's Ex-Girlfriend
2001SubterrainUnknown
2005ChromophobiaBushey
2005Meat the CampbellsMrs. CampbellShort film
2012The Wedding VideoThe Wedding Planner
2021The Loud House MovieTBA (voice)

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1989First and LastNurseTelevision film
1992TaggartHairdresserEpisode: "Nest of Vipers"
1996The BillPenny GriceEpisode: "Toe the Line"
1998Carrie BennettEpisode: "Dog Eat Dog"
1999TaggartHarriet BailesEpisode: "Bloodlines"
1999Highlander: The RavenTalia BauerEpisode: "Inferno"
2001RebusCaro RattrayEpisode: "Mortal Causes"
2002My FamilySharonEpisode: "The Second Greatest Story Ever Told"
2002–2003The Book GroupJanice McCann12 episodes
2003Ready When You Are, Mr. McGillJudyTelevision film
2003ManchildKittyEpisode: "#2.2"
2005Murder in SuburbiaAnita GreenEpisode: "Death of an Estate Agent"
2004–2005Carrie and BarryMichelle12 episodes
2004–2007Green WingSue White18 episodes
2006Feel the ForceSally Bobbins6 episodes
2006The Good Housekeeping GuideJennyTelevision film
2006Secret Policeman's Ball sketchSue WhiteTelevision special
2007Oliver TwistMrs. Sowerberry2 episodes
2007Wedding BellesAmandaTelevision film
2009SvengaliFrancine Hardy
2012–2013Bad EducationIsobel Pickwell11 episodes
2013Playhouse PresentsMary, Queen of Scots6 episodes
2014–2017Doctor WhoMissy15 episodes
2015The BrinkVanessa3 episodes
2015GothamThe Lady2 episodes
2016The CollectionEliette Malet2 episodes
2018–2020Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Lilith / Madam Satan / Mary Wardwell36 episodes
2020101 Dalmatian StreetCruella De Vil (voice)4 episodes[16]
2020The Flight AttendantMiranda Croft8 episodes
2020DuckTalesMatilda McDuck (voice)Episode: "The Fight for Castle McDuck!"[17]
2021Tales from the UnknownMorticia Addams (voice)Episode: "Frightmare"

Video games
Year Title Voice role Notes
2015Lego DimensionsMissy
2018Doctor Who Infinity[18]

Notes
  • Leask, Anjie (19 April 2002). "When I said the C word on stage I felt like a rock star". The Mirror (London, England). MGN LTD. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  • Fulton, Rick (3 September 2004). "Our Secret Star: Book Group Michelle is going to be huge thanks to TWO shows". Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland). Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  • English, Paul (4 June 2005). "Green and bear it". Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland). Scottish Daily Record & Sunday. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  • Allan, Vicky (19 March 2006). "Ready, steady, Gomez. A fine comedic actress, she scored a direct hit". THE Sunday Herald. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  • Rampton, James (5 May 2006). "Michelle Gomez is a force to be reckoned with". The Scotsman. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  • Cadwalladr, Carole (25 March 2007). "Funny girl". The Observer. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  • Fisher, Mark (20 April 2008). "Curtain call for a shrew operator – Michelle Gomez interview". The Scotsman. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  • Brown, Helen (30 May 2008). "Michelle Gomez: 'I'm shameless, Desperate!'". Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group Limited. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  • Bearn, Emily (12 January 2009). "Funny Face: Michelle Gomez". Evening Standard Magazine. Associated Newspapers. Archived from the original on 17 January 2009. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  • "Michelle Gomez". biogs.com. Danny Rosenbaum. Retrieved 17 January 2009.

References
  1. "The Observer: Funny Girl". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  2. "Michelle Gomez". TVSA. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
  3. Burnside, Anna (29 August 2004). "The new face of Friday night". The Sunday Times. News International Limited. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  4. "Scottish Woman of the Year Awards". Scottish Woman. 2009. Archived from the original on 17 August 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
  5. "Bad Education, Series 1 – Miss Pickwell". BBC Three. 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
  6. "Wildseed Studios presents: Funny Seeds". YouTube. 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
  7. Jonathan Holmes. "Doctor Who: Missy is the Master". RadioTimes. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  8. "Doctor Who's Michelle Gomez confirms Missy will be back for series 10 | Metro News". Metro.co.uk. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  9. "Michelle Gomez confirms she's leaving Doctor Who with Peter Capaldi: "It's the end of an era"". DigitalSpy. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  10. "British Academy Scotland Awards: Winners in 2015". BAFTA Scotland.
  11. "Michelle Gomez nominated for BAFTA!". BBC. 30 March 2016. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  12. Petski, Denise (15 February 2018). "Michelle Gomez & Chance Perdomo Join Netflix's Sabrina The Teenage Witch Series". Deadline. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  13. Wright, Matthew (6 May 2000). "Miles up the aisle; This Life Jack to tie knot". The Mirror (London, England). MGN LTD. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  14. "Jack Davenport: Interview Radio Times". Jack Davenport – Unofficial Website. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
  15. Corley, Jerry (28 January 2011). How Can I Be A Comedian: Michelle Gomez at The Comedy Store. YouTube. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
  16. https://twitter.com/MichelleGomez/status/1224348870190170113
  17. "November 2020 Programming Highlights". Walt Disney Television Press. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  18. "Doctor Who Infinity launches on PC and Mac, new trailer released". GARY COLLINSON. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
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