Tara Lee (born Tara Lisa McKeon) is an Irish actress, singer and songwriter. She is signed to BMG Chrysalis.[1][2][3][4][5] In 2018, Lee appeared in EastEnders as Jessica Jones for four episodes.[6][7][8][9] As well as her work in television, Lee has also worked in film.[10][11][12]
Tara Lisa McKeon | |
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| Born | November 8, 1994 Dublin, Ireland |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ghostlands | Liz | Short film |
| 2013 | Jimi: All Is by My Side | Mona | |
| 2015 | Ooops! Noah Is Gone... | Co-Composer, Co-Writer and Singer for "I got you" the end credits song | Co-Wrote, Co-Composed and Sings Vocals in the end credits song. |
| 2016 | Moon Dogs | Caitlin | |
| 2016 | A Date for Mad Mary | Jess | |
| 2016 | The Flag | — | Music department; vocals |
| 2016 | Jack Taylor: Purgatory | — | Composer; theme music |
| 2018 | Dark Justice | Sophie | |
| 2018 | Alright Now | Hannah | |
| 2019 | Schemers | Shona | |
| 2020 | The Racer | Dr Lynn Brennan | |
| 2021 | Love Spreads | Alice | Post-production |
| 2022 | The Cellar | Erica |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 13 Steps Down | Girl in Off Licence | Episode: "#1.2" |
| 2012–2013 | Raw | Emma Kelly | 12 episodes |
| 2014–2016 | The Fall | Daisy Drake | 7 episodes |
| 2018 | EastEnders | Jessica Jones | 4 episodes |
| 2022 | The Suspect | Catherine McCain | ITV miniseries |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 Good Reasons | Young Sinéad | Sinéad O'Connor music video |
Discography
editSingles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Wild At Heart" (featuring J. Left) |
2010 | Non-album single |
| "Soundtrack" | 2015 | Soundtrack |
| "If I Burn (You Burn Too)" | 2017 | Non-album singles |
| "Paradise" | ||
| "Narcotic Heart" | ||
| "Boyz" | 2018 | |
| "Drive" | ||
| "Burn" | 2019 | |
| "Still Yours" | ||
| "Killing Strangers" | Noir |
References
edit- ^ "Dublin musician Tara Lee signs global publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis". Entertainment.ie. 29 April 2015. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
Lee has signed a global publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis/Why Not Publishing.
- ^ "US: Tara Lee Signs Worldwide Publishing Agreement With BMG". BMG. 5 May 2015. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
Young rising Irish singer/songwriter/producer and actress Tara Lee from Dublin, Ireland has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with BMG Chrysalis in Los Angeles as of last week.
- ^ "Tara Lee inks BMG Chrysalis publishing deal". Hot Press. 29 April 2015. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
The newest Wicklow hopeful on the global scene is Tara Lee, who has signed a global publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis.
- ^ McGowan, Sharon (1 May 2015). "The Fall actress Tara Lee (20) lands major music deal with LA firm". Independent.ie. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
The actress (20) signed a publishing deal this week with music giants BMG Chrysalis, who include international superstars such as Kings of Leon and Duran Duran on their books.
- ^ Brady, Tara (31 August 2017). "Tara Lee: a raw talent cooking up a music and acting career". IrishTimes.com. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ O'Connor, Sorcha (18 August 2018). "'There's always a chance I could return to Albert Square' - Irish Eastenders actress Tara Lee". Independent.ie. Archived from the original on 18 August 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
Dublin actress Tara Lee believes the EastEnders door may still be open for her after her stint earlier this month as tough cookie Jessica Jones in the soap.
- ^ McGowan, Sharon (3 August 2020). "Irish actress Tara Lee set to rock Walford as she joins Eastenders cast". Irish Mirror. Archived from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
The 23-year-old actress made her debut on the BBC soap this week as quirky blonde Jessica Jones - a potential love interest for undertaker Jay Brown.
- ^ Tutton, Charlotte (5 August 2018). "EastEnders new girl Jessica Jones' REAL identity 'revealed' as fans beg Tara Lee character to return after surprise exit". OK!. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
EastEnders new girl Jessica Jones, played by actress Tara Lee, appears to have left Walford after scenes with Jay Brown and Rainie Cross, but fans believe she might be related to two former Walford villains.
- ^ O'Toole, Jason (3 August 2018). "Irish Actress Tara Lee Nabs Role In EastEnders". Hot Press. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
23-year-old Tara Lee says she's really "happy" to be making her debut on Eastenders this week.
- ^ Murphy, Celina (1 September 2016). "Irish actress Tara Lee on her blossoming career on screen and in music". Buzz.ie. Archived from the original on 6 November 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
She's the image of a young Debbie Harry but she'll happily shave her head for a role, so it's little wonder that 21-year-old Irish actress Tara Lee has been snapped up by so many directors in her short career.
[dead link] - ^ Whittier, Keith (3 April 2017). "Interview with Irish Actress Tara Lee". Ottawa Life. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Lee, Jenny (24 August 2017). "Dublin actress Tara Lee on new movie Moon Dogs and getting life advice from Kim Cattrall". The Irish News. Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
Tara came to prominence in RTE series Raw and as Daisy Drake, best friend of serial killer Paul Spector's (Jamie Dornan) teenage protege Katie Benedetto (Aisling Franciosi) in the BBC's hit crime drama The Fall.