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Erin Doherty Movies and TV Shows: Full Filmography

Freddie Edward Davies Carter • 2026-05-11 • Reviewed by Hanna Berg

If you recognise the face that brought Princess Anne to life with a quiet, stubborn dignity in The Crown, you already know Erin Doherty. Her career has moved from period drama to psychological thriller, and she’s now stepping into a 1920s crime syndicate in Disney+’s A Thousand Blows.

Notable Role: Princess Anne in The Crown (2019–2020) Wikipedia · Primetime Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Supporting Actress, The Crown (2021) IMDb · Major TV Drama 2025: Adolescence (Netflix) FilmAffinity · Upcoming Series 2025–2026: A Thousand Blows (Disney+) IMDb · Birthplace: Crawley, West Sussex, England Britannica · Heritage: Irish (County Donegal) IrishCentral

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Played Princess Anne in The Crown seasons 3–4 Wikipedia
  • Starred as Becky in Chloe (2022) IMDb
  • Portrayed Briony Ariston in Adolescence (2025) FilmAffinity
2What’s unclear
  • Exact start date of relationship with Sophie Melville (Castradar)
  • Full role details in A Thousand Blows (released 2025) (Castradar)
  • Whether Doherty won a SAG Ensemble Award for The Crown (medium confidence) Castradar
  • Whether Doherty collaborated with Stephen Graham in multiple projects (medium confidence) FilmAffinity
3Timeline signal
  • 2017: Screen debut in Call the Midwife Wikipedia
  • 2019–2020: Breakthrough as Princess Anne BroadwayWorld
  • 2025: Leads Adolescence and A Thousand Blows (Wikipedia)
4What’s next

Seven key facts, one picture: Doherty’s career is still early but already packed with range. Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes consistently confirm her trajectory.

Attribute Value
Full Name Erin Doherty Wikipedia
Birth Date July 9, 1993 Britannica
Birthplace Crawley, West Sussex, England IMDb
Nationality British Wikipedia
Heritage Irish (County Donegal) IrishCentral
Notable TV Role Princess Anne in The Crown BroadwayWorld
Notable Film Role Becky in Chloe IMDb

What is Erin Doherty famous for?

  • The Crown (2019–2020): Played Princess Anne across 15 episodes in seasons 3 and 4. Her performance earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Wikipedia
  • Chloe (2022): Starred as Becky in this BBC/Amazon Prime psychological thriller, a 6-episode series that allowed her to pivot from period drama to modern suspicion. IMDb
  • Adolescence (2025): Portrays Briony Ariston in the Netflix miniseries, a role that required a wig to transform her appearance. FilmAffinity
  • Firebrand (2023) and Reawakening (2024): Her first major feature films. Reawakening (with Jared Harris and Juliet Stevenson) holds an 82% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Who is Erin Doherty’s partner?

Doherty is in a relationship with actress Sophie Melville. The couple have kept details private, and the exact start date of their relationship is not publicly known. Castradar

Why did Erin Doherty wear a wig in Adolescence?

The wig was used to help Doherty embody the character Briony Ariston, creating a distinct look that set her apart from her previous roles. FilmAffinity

The upshot

Doherty’s breakthrough as Princess Anne is the role that put her on the map, but her subsequent choices — a manipulative friend in Chloe, a mysterious figure in Adolescence — show she avoids typecasting. The pattern: she picks characters with inner conflict, not regal composure alone.

Her filmography also includes an uncredited appearance in Les Misérables (2018) and a guest role in Call the Midwife. As of 2025, she has appeared in at least seven TV series and two feature films. Wikipedia lists all credits with episode counts.

Is Erin Doherty Irish?

  • Birthplace: Crawley, West Sussex, England. She is British by nationality. Wikipedia
  • Heritage: Her father is from Inishowen, County Donegal, Ireland. Doherty has said she is “very proud” of her Irish roots. The surname Doherty (Ó Dochartaigh) links to the O’Doherty clan of Donegal. IrishCentral
The catch

Doherty does not hold an Irish passport, but her father’s birthplace means she is eligible for one. For fans curious about her accent work — she uses a Standard English accent in most roles, but her heritage occasionally surfaces in interviews.

The implication: audiences often assume she is fully Irish because of her surname and pride in Donegal, but she was raised in southern England. This dual identity gives her a layer of authenticity when playing characters with ambiguous regional backgrounds.

Was Erin Doherty in Call the Midwife?

  • Yes. She guest-starred as Nora in season 7, episode 2 (originally aired January 2019). Her character was a young mother struggling with postpartum depression. Rotten Tomatoes confirms the appearance.
  • This was one of her earliest screen roles, following her theatre debut in Junkyard at Bristol Old Vic (2017). BroadwayWorld

What this means: Call the Midwife is a reliable signpost for spotting rising UK talent. Doherty’s single episode there came just before her Crown audition — a classic “before they were famous” credit.

Confirmed facts

  • Played Princess Anne in The Crown (15 episodes, 2019–2020) Wikipedia
  • Starred as Becky in Chloe (2022) IMDb
  • Portrays Briony Ariston in Adolescence (2025) FilmAffinity
  • Played Mary Carr in A Thousand Blows (2025) Rotten Tomatoes
  • Appeared in Call the Midwife (2019) Rotten Tomatoes
  • Has Irish heritage from County Donegal IrishCentral
  • In a relationship with actress Sophie Melville Castradar

What’s unclear

  • Exact timeline of her relationship with Sophie Melville
  • Full character arc in A Thousand Blows (details under wraps)
  • Whether she will return for a second season of Adolescence (not confirmed)

“My father is from Inishowen, and I am very proud of my Irish heritage.”

– Erin Doherty, Castradar.uk (interview excerpt)

“Doherty’s performance in ‘Reawakening’ is a standout — she holds the screen opposite Jared Harris with startling confidence.”

– Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus

For the UK audience, Doherty represents a rising generation of stage-trained actors who move seamlessly between Netflix, BBC, and Disney+. The choice ahead for her: continue with prestige television or leap into blockbuster film. Given her trajectory, the latter seems likely — but her stage roots suggest she’ll keep one foot in live theatre. The consequence for watchers of British drama: few actors under 35 can claim an Emmy nomination, a crime syndicate lead, and a Rotten Tomatoes acclaim in the same breath. Doherty does.

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For a comprehensive look at her career, Erin Dohertys full filmography offers a detailed breakdown of every role she has played.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Erin Doherty movie?

Reawakening (2024) currently holds her highest critical score at 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes

How many episodes is Erin Doherty in The Crown?

She appears in 15 episodes across seasons 3 and 4. Wikipedia

Is Erin Doherty in season 4 of The Crown?

Yes, she continues her role as Princess Anne in season 4. Wikipedia

Does Erin Doherty have an Instagram account?

She is not publicly active on Instagram; no verified account is known.

Where did Erin Doherty train as an actress?

She graduated from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. BroadwayWorld

Did Erin Doherty win an Emmy for The Crown?

She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2021 but did not win. IMDb

What character did Erin Doherty play in Adolescence?

She plays Briony Ariston, a role that required a wig. FilmAffinity

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