Laura McMonagle
Laura McMonagle is a Scottish actress with a career spanning film and television, best known to crime drama fans for her prominent role in the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise.
Rise of the Footsoldier
McMonagle plays Kate Carter in Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story (2017). Kate Carter is a significant figure in the broader Rise of the Footsoldier story, and McMonagle’s portrayal brought fresh energy to the character in this instalment focused on the life of Pat Tate.
Film Career
Beyond the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise, McMonagle has built a varied filmography across British cinema. She appeared in The Wee Man (2013), where she played the role of Anne Marie. The film sits comfortably alongside her other work in gritty, character-driven British productions.
Her earlier film credits include You Instead (2011), the music festival romantic comedy in which she appeared as Tyko’s Female Friend amongst the Tartan Girls. More recently, she took on the role of Linda in To Be Someone (2021) and appeared as Rourke in Bruno (2019), demonstrating continued activity across independent British film productions.
Television and Other Work
McMonagle’s television credentials include connections to River City, the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera, reflecting her roots in Scottish screen production. She also appeared as herself in Daz’s Eurovision (2006), an early credit that hints at her versatility across different formats.
Throughout her career, McMonagle has shown a consistent presence in Scottish and British film and television, taking on roles across genres from gritty crime drama to comedy. Her casting in Rise of the Footsoldier 3 remains her most high-profile credit to date, introducing her to a dedicated fanbase already invested in the continuing story of Essex’s most notorious criminals.