
Tara MacGowran
ActingAbout Tara MacGowran
TARA MACGOWRAN has worked in television, film and theatre in the UK, Ireland and USA since appearing in ‘Children of the New Forest’ for the BBC at the age of 12. She lived and worked in the USA for some time appearing at The Great Lakes Shakespeare Theatre Festival in Cleveland, Ohio and The Attic Theatre, Detroit among others, before returning to London for her first major film appearance as Patience in ‘Secret Places’ for which she won the Bronze Mask at the Taormina Film Festival. Other film credits include: ‘The Dawning’, ‘Memoirs of a Survivor’ and ‘Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming’. Television includes: ‘Children of the New Forest’ (BBC) , ‘Miss Marple: Murder at the Vicarage’ (BBC), ‘Tropical Moon Over Dorking’ (Limehouse), ‘Murder in Eden’ (BBC) and ‘Spring Cleaning’ (RTE). Theatre includes: ‘Aristocrats’ – Hampstead Theatre, ‘Hinkemann’ – The Old Red Lion and ‘Translations’. Upcoming film releases include: ‘Mummy Reborn’, ‘Krampus vs Vikings’ and ‘End Game’. Having spent several years travelling, as a journalist and photographer, covering tournament chess with husband Michael Adams, Tara returned to acting in 2014.
Tara MacGowran Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tara MacGowran reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tara MacGowran's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 5% of Tara MacGowran's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Virtual Death Match, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tara MacGowran Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tara MacGowran's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tara MacGowran has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Loch Ness Horror | Tara | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | It Came from Below | Follower | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Virtual Death Match | Melinda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Pagan Warrior | Millicent | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Rosamunde Pilcher: Meine Cousine, die Liebe und ich | Martha | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mummy Reborn | Karen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Darker Shades of Elise | Detective Carter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mandy the Haunted Doll | Diane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Dirty Work | Dungeon House Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mother Krampus | Frau Perchta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | House on Elm Lake | Julie Soskin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Fox Trap | Mrs. Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Deadly Waters | Mother Siren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Vanishing Man | Secretary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Secret Life of Ian Fleming | Daphne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Dawning | Maeve | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage | Lettice Protheroe | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Secret Places | Patience | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Memoirs of a Survivor | Jill | Flop | Similar → |
Tara MacGowran - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tara MacGowran?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tara MacGowran is "Virtual Death Match" with a rating of 6.5/10.
How many movies has Tara MacGowran acted in?
Tara MacGowran has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tara MacGowran?
Other notable films include "Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage", "Rosamunde Pilcher: Meine Cousine, die Liebe und ich", and "The Loch Ness Horror".




