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Michelle Gomez


Full Name and Common Aliases


Michelle Gomez is a Scottish actress known professionally as Michelle Gomez.

Birth and Death Dates


Born on August 3, 1966, in Glasgow, Scotland, Michelle Gomez's life and career have been marked by her passion for the arts.

Nationality and Profession(s)


Gomez is a British national and has established herself as an accomplished actress, best known for her roles in television and theater productions.

Early Life and Background


Growing up in a Scottish family, Gomez developed an interest in acting at a young age. She began her formal training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) before transitioning to a career in professional acting.

Major Accomplishments


Throughout her career, Michelle Gomez has achieved numerous accolades for her performances on stage and screen. One of her most notable roles was as Missy in the popular television series "Doctor Who," earning her widespread recognition within the sci-fi community.

Notable Works or Actions


Some of Gomez's most significant projects include:

Missy, a villainous alien in the BBC science fiction program "Doctor Who" (2014-2017)
Good Omens (2019), an adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's novel about the apocalypse
* Killing Eve, a spy thriller series where she played the role of Polstead

Impact and Legacy


Michelle Gomez's impact on popular culture cannot be overstated. Her portrayal of Missy in "Doctor Who" has left an indelible mark, with fans still discussing her complex character years after her appearance.

Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered


As a talented actress who has made significant contributions to the world of television and theater, Michelle Gomez's quotes offer insights into her craft and perspective on life.

Quotes by Michelle Gomez

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There are times when you come across somebody that's really impressive, someone that's got a proper living and really does make a difference to people's lives. Then I do feel a bit of a wanker, admitting I'm an actress. That's hard to say to someone who may be making a difference. But I don't know how I could change things.
When you get older, everybody sort of changes and moves away. I think that stands the test of time, when you have a friendship from youth that's still in your life today.
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When you get older, everybody sort of changes and moves away. I think that stands the test of time, when you have a friendship from youth that's still in your life today.
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For a lot of us, we feel nostalgic about something with distance, and then [when] we go back to that thing, you remember why we left in the first place.
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A good antidote to nostalgia is to go home, and then you remember why you left.
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There is such a thing as having too much of a good thing.
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I have no real ambition or strategy. If this was all to finish, it's totally fine. There's a lot more to do out there than put on silly frocks and shout for a living. I could always go back to, 'Would you like soup with that?'
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I have no interest in being a celebrity. I wouldn't go to anything that I wasn't involved in just for the sake of wearing a nice frock and having my picture taken. That part of the business doesn't make me feel very comfortable.
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It's good for me to pull away from something that is just done for effect, which was basically Sue White in 'Green Wing.' In that, it was very much: if in trouble, gurn, or fall down. There was no character background to Sue. You didn't know who she was. She didn't have any toehold in any kind of reality.
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The older I get, the more I'm starting to believe in myself.
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The older I get, the more I'm starting to believe in myself. I'm beginning to think of roles that I could do that I would not have allowed myself to think of before, saying: 'That's not for me, that's for the big guns.'
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