Kelly Macdonald (born 23 February 1976(1976-02-23)) is a Scottish actress, known for her role in the independent film Trainspotting and mainstream releases such as Nanny McPhee, Gosford Park, Intermission, No Country for Old Men and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. On television, she is known for her roles in Boardwalk Empire, The Girl in the Café and State of Play. Macdonald was born in Glasgow, Scotland. in August 2003, Macdonald married musician Dougie Payne. Macdonald’s career began while working as a barmaid. She plays Margaret Schroeder on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. The Decoy Bride was released in 2012, on cable TV On-Demand. She replaced Nina Young, the original actress in the role.
