Dorothy Ann Gould is a celebrated South African actress, theatre director and performance coach whose remarkable career spans decades across stage and screen. Best known to television audiences as Trish in Isidingo, she has also appeared in 90 Plein Street, Erfsondes, Justice Served, Troy: Fall of a City, The Widow, Still Breathing and Yoh! Christmas. A formidable theatre performer, Gould has earned numerous acting accolades, including the 2008 Naledi Theatre Award for Best Actress for her acclaimed performance in Molora.

In 2024, she won Best Actress in a TV Comedy at the South African Film and Television Awards for her role as Lulu in Yoh! Christmas. Beyond acting, she founded Johannesburg Awakening Minds (J.A.M.), using theatre to empower homeless people and young people through the arts. Her legacy extends far beyond the screen, reflecting a lifelong commitment to performance, mentorship and community.