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Who is Denise Gough and is she married?

DENISE Gough is the star of the brand new psychological thriller Too Close, on ITV.

But who is Denise and is she married? Here's everything you need to know about the actress...

 Denise is an Olivier award-winning actress
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Denise is an Olivier award-winning actressCredit: Getty Images

Who is Denise Gough?

Denise is an Irish actress from County Clare, Ireland.

Denise has developed a career both on screen and stage, and took part in the well-received People, Places And Things in 2015, winning an Olivier Award for Best Leading Actress in 2016.

She later remained with the show as it transferred to New York.

Denise was born on February  28, 1980, and has ten siblings.

 Actress Denise Gough starred in gritty BBC2 drama, Paula
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Actress Denise Gough starred in gritty BBC2 drama, Paula

Is Denise Gough married?

Despite playing her part in a number of turbulent on-screen romances, Denise has managed to keep her off-screen love life under wraps.

Hardly active on any form of social media, it appears the actress prefers to keep a low profile and her personal life private.

It is unknown whether Denise is currently in a relationship.

What films and TV shows has Denise been in?

Denise played Collette in series three of sitcom Stella opposite Ruth Jones..

In 2016, Denise made appearances in a string of successful TV shows, including Stan Lee's Lucky Man, and Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories.

She also was part of the cast of the dramatic revolution drama, Guerrilla on Sky One opposite Idris Elba.

Previously, she also worked on the TV series Titanic: Blood And Steel, which takes place on the famous vessel,

As well as one-off appearances in Silent Witness and New Tricks, Denise starred as Liz Fletcher in 2013 TV mini-series What Remains.

Other acting credits include The Fall and Apple Tree yard.

And in 2017 she played the titular character in Paula.

In 2018 she starred as gender fluid character Missy in the film Colette, alongside Keira Knightley.

In 2020, Denise starred as Connie Mortensen in ITV drama Too Close.

Denise has combined her love of stage and screen acting at the end of 2017 when she took on the role of Harper Pitt in National Theatre Live's two-part production of Angels in America.

 Denise played Missy in Colette
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Denise played Missy in ColetteCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Is Denise Gough related to actress Kelly Gough?

Denise is the older sister of Casualty and Marcella actress Kelly Gough.

Kelly is known for playing Kate in the Irish TV show, Raw.

The pair have nine other siblings as well - eleven Goughs overall.

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