Louisa Clare Harland, popularly known as Louisa Harland, is an Irish actress. She is best known for portraying Orla McCool in the hit Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls, as well as starring as Nell Jackson in the Disney+ fantasy series Renegade Nell.
Harland has earned widespread recognition for her versatility across comedy and drama, becoming one of Ireland’s most accomplished actresses.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Louisa Clare Harland
- Stage Name: Louisa Harland
- Born: January 31, 1993
- Age: 33 years old
- Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
- Occupation: Actress
- Nationality: Irish
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
- Ethnicity: Irish
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Dave Harland, Mary Harland
- Siblings: Katie Harland, Ellie Harland
- Spouse: Calvin Demba
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Louisa Harland was born on January 31, 1993, in Dublin, Ireland. She was raised by her parents, Dave Harland and Mary Harland, alongside her two older sisters, Katie Harland and Ellie Harland, in Dundrum, Dublin.
She developed a passion for acting at a young age and joined the Ann Kavanagh Youth Theatre in Rathfarnham.
Harland later attended Wesley College Dublin before graduating from the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, where she received professional acting training.
Career
Louisa Harland began her acting career with a recurring role as Kayleigh in the second season of the Irish crime drama Love/Hate.
She went on to appear in films such as Standby and Lost in London, gradually establishing herself within the Irish and British film industries.
Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she was cast as Orla McCool in the critically acclaimed comedy series Derry Girls. This role earned her international recognition and widespread praise for her comedic performance.
Louisa starred in Boys from County Hell, The Deceived, Big Boys, and took the lead role in Disney+’s Renegade Nell, further showcasing her range as an actress.
Most recently, she appeared in the historical drama film Hamnet and stars as Anna Walsh in the television adaptation of The Walsh Sisters, continuing to expand her career with major film and television productions.
Awards and Nominations
- Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards – Multiple nominations
- Family Film Awards – Outstanding Actor in a TV Series (Renegade Nell) – Nominee (2024)
Social Media
- Instagram: @louisadodgeharland
Personal Life
Louisa Harland, 33, is in a relationship with Calvin Demba, an English actor, and the couple has been together since 2023. She has no children and stands 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall.
There are no verified public records of any past romantic relationships before Demba. Harland enjoys photography, travelling, theatre, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Net Worth
Louisa Harland has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her income is primarily derived from acting in film and television, theatre performances, voice work, streaming productions, and brand collaborations.
Filmography
- Standby
- Lost in London
- Derry Girls
- The Deceived
- Boys from County Hell
- Big Boys
- Renegade Nell
- Hamnet
- The Walsh Sisters
- A Woman’s Works
- Grief Room (upcoming)