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McKee at Collectormania in 2012
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Born |
Roxanne McKee August 10, 1980 Canada |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2005–present |
Roxanne McKee 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).
McKee was born in Canada and completed a BA degree in Social Policy & Political Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2005.
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.