Introduction
Roxanne McKee (born 1980 Canada) is an English actress and model. She is best known for playing Louise Summers in the British soap opera Hollyoaks (2005–2008), Lou Foster in the British drama series Lip Service (2010), Doreah in the American fantasy drama series Game of Thrones (2011–2012) and Lady Claire Riesen in the American apocalyptic supernatural series Dominion (2014–2015). She has also starred in films including Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines (2012), Vendetta (2013) and The Legend of Hercules (2014).
Early life and education
McKee was born in Canada and completed a BA degree in Social Policy & Political Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2003.
Career
After completing her BA degree, McKee rose to fame by winning Hollyoaks on the Pull, a Channel 4 initiative to discover new talent for the popular British soap Hollyoaks. Upon selection, Roxanne was cast as Louise Summers in Hollyoaks.
After it was confirmed that Roxanne McKee had quit her role of Louise Summers, she departed on-screen in December 2008. In 2008, McKee appeared in the Taio Cruz music video for "She's Like a Star". The following year, McKee filmed parts in Johannes Roberts' hooligan horror film F and BBC Two's The Persuasionists.
In July 2009, McKee became the face of Clothes Show Live, stating: "I've always watched it on TV and wanted to go, so I'm very flattered to be part of such a huge event". In 2010, she was cast in a small role in on-line drama EastEnders: E20, playing bisexual character Pippa.
After modern lesbian drama Lip Service for BBC Three set in Glasgow, McKee played the part of Doreah in Game of Thrones, an HBO series based on the best-selling epic fantasy series of novels written by George RR Martin.
In May 2012, McKee was announced as a part of horror sequel Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | F | Nicky Wright | also known as The Expelled |
| 2012 | Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines | Lita | Direct-to-DVD |
| 2013 | Vendetta | Morgan | |
| 2014 | Ironclad: Battle for Blood | Blanche | |
| 2014 | The Legend of Hercules | Queen Alcmene |
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–08 | Hollyoaks | Louise Summers | 78 episodes |
| 2010 | Lip Service | Lou Foster | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | The Persuasionists | Christine/Agency Worker | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | EastEnders: E20 | Pippa | Episode #2.2 |
| 2011–12 | Game of Thrones | Doreah | 11 episodes |
| 2012 | Lewis | Briony Keagan | Episode: "Generation of Vipers" |
| 2014–15 | Dominion | Claire Riesen | 22 episodes |
| 2016 | Flashback | Samantha Harrison | Television movie (Lifetime) |
Awards and nominations
2006
- No. 91 in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World.
2007
- Won at British Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- Won at Inside Soap Award in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- No. 42 in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World.
2008
- Won at Digital Spy Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- No. 97 in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World.
- Won at British Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- "Hollyoaks scoops six soap awards". BBC News. 4 May 2008.