Michelle Gomez

Biography

Michelle May Romney Marsham Antonia Gomez is a Scottish actress. She gained recognition for her roles in the comedy series The Book Group, Green Wing, and Bad Education.

Gomez was born in Glasgow to Tony and May Gomez. Her father is originally from Montserrat and is of Portuguese descent. 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.

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