Orla O'Rourke is an Irish actress known for her role in the 2014 film Calvary.[1][failed verification]
Orla O'Rourke | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Early life and education
editO'Rourke was born in Zambia to Irish parents. Her family returned to Ireland when she was five. At 13, she entered drama school. At 16, she acted in public in Adult Child/ Dead Child. Orla earned a degree in film and broadcasting.[1]
Career
editWhile still studying, O'Rourke began her first regular role as Sinéad Kelly in the television show The Clinic. She then worked on Malice Aforethought for director David Blair. She acted in a first feature film The Front Line, directed by David Gleeson.[1]
After graduation, she worked in England on the TV drama Casualty and the film Harry Brown with Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, and Charlie Creed-Miles.[1]
Filmography
editO'Rourke has acted in the following:
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Front Line | Detective Susan Clohessey | |
| 2009 | Harry Brown | Nurse #2 | |
| 2014 | Calvary | Veronica Brennan | |
| 2014 | Down Dog | Rachel / Harriet / Flora | |
| 2018 | Redcon-1 | Miranda | |
| 2020 | The Postcard Killings | Nancy | |
| 2020 | The Witches | Saoirse |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | The Clinic | Sinéad Kelly | 13 episodes |
| 2005 | Malice Aforethought | Gwynfryd Rattery | Television film |
| 2005 | Fair City | Avril Winter | 3 episodes |
| 2005 | Whatever Love Means | Sarah Spencer | Television film |
| 2008 | Casualty | WPC Caryn Finnegan | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Case Histories | Tatiana | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | The Cabin | Heather | Television film |
| 2011 | Strike Back | Neve | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | No Offence | Dearbhla Kennedy | Episode #2.1 |
| 2020 | Doctor Who | Meg | Episode: "Ascension of the Cybermen" |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Biography". Orla O'Rourke. Retrieved 27 February 2015.