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Aislín McGuckin
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| Born | May 1974 (age 50–51) Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Rose Bruford College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995 to Present |
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Notable work
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Royal Shakespeare Company |
| Spouse(s) |
Aidan McArdle
(m. 2004; div. 2019) |
| Children | 3 |
Aislín McGuckin, born in May 1974, is an actress from Northern Ireland. She has acted in plays, TV shows, and movies. Some of her early films include The Nephew and The White Countess. From 2014 to 2015, she played Letitia MacKenzie in the TV series Outlander. In 2020, she was Marianne's mother, Denise, in the BBC miniseries Normal People.
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Aislín McGuckin's Early Life
Aislín McGuckin was born in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. Her parents are Lorcan and Margaret. She grew up as the oldest of three children. Her family was Catholic and lived in Lurgan, County Armagh.
She went to Sacred Heart Grammar School in Newry. Aislín first planned to study law at university. However, she changed her mind. Instead, she decided to study acting. She earned her acting degree from Rose Bruford College in South East London.
Aislín McGuckin's Personal Life
Aislín McGuckin met actor Aidan McArdle in London. They met while working on a Royal Shakespeare Company play called Richard III. They got married in 2004.
Aislín and Aidan have three children together. Their children are named Mireille, Lorcan, and Senan. In 2015, their family moved to Dublin. Aislín and Aidan divorced in 2019.
Aislín McGuckin's Film Roles
Aislín McGuckin has appeared in many films. Here are some of her movie roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Trojan Eddie | Kathleen | |
| 1998 | The Nephew | Aislín Brady | |
| 1999 | David Copperfield | Emily | TV film |
| 2005 | The White Countess | Maria | |
| 2010 | The Duchess of Malfi | The Duchess | Direct-to-Video |
| 2016 | Almeida Theatre Live: Richard III | Queen Elizabeth | |
| 2017 | Oasis | Vivian Hades | TV film |
| 2018 | The Music Room | Mum | Short film |
| 2019 | The Other Lamb | Maria | |
| 2021 | The Carer | Carol | Short film |
Aislín McGuckin's Television Roles
Aislín McGuckin has also acted in many television shows. Here are some of her TV appearances:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Casualty | Niamh Quinn | Episode: "When All Else Fails" |
| 1998 | The Unknown Soldier | Jenny Davis | Miniseries; 3 episodes |
| Amongst Women | Nell | Miniseries; 2 episodes | |
| 1998–2000 | The Creatives | Rhona Platt | Series regular; 12 episodes |
| 2003–04 | Heartbeat | Dr. Liz Merrick | Series regular; 46 episodes |
| 2008–09 | Holby City | Callie Taylor | Recurring role; 8 episodes |
| 2012 | New Tricks | Laura Marsh | Episode: "Queen and Country" |
| 2014–15 | Outlander | Letitia MacKenzie | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Paula | Diane | Miniseries; 2 episodes |
| Overshadowed | Mum | Miniseries; 1 episode | |
| The Miniaturist | Agnes Meermans | Miniseries; 3 episodes | |
| 2020 | Normal People | Denise | Recurring role; 8 episodes |
| Cold Courage | Toni Gallagher | Recurring role; 5 episodes | |
| 2021 | Modern Love | Dr. Wyman | Episode: "A Second Embrace, with Hearts and Eyes Open" |
| Red Election | Episode: "Series 1, Episode 7" | ||
| 2022 | Death in Paradise | Eve Wilding | Episode: "Series 11, Episode 6" |
| 2023 | Silent Witness | Aoife Connolly | Episode: "Series 26, Episodes 6, 7 & 8" |
Aislín McGuckin's Theatre Performances
Aislín McGuckin has a long career in theatre. She has performed in many plays. Here are some of her stage roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
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| 1995 | The Steward of Christendom | Dolly | Royal Court Theatre – London, Gate Theatre – Dublin & Australia/New Zealand Tour | |
| 1999 | Our Father | Emer | Almeida Theatre, London | |
| 2000 | Henry VI, Part 1 | Countess of Auvergne | Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon | with Royal Shakespeare Company |
| Henry VI, Part 2 | Margery Jourdemayne | |||
| Henry VI, Part 3 | Rutland | |||
| 2001 | Richard III | Lady Anne Neville | Young Vic, London | with Royal Shakespeare Company |
| 2002 | The Clearing | Madeline | The Rep, Birmingham & UK Tour | with Shared Experience |
| 2005 | Twelfth Night | Olivia | Royal Shakespeare Theatre – Stratford-upon-Avon, Theatre Royal – Newcastle upon Tyne & Novello Theatre – London | with Royal Shakespeare Company |
| 2007 | Dancing at Lughnasa | Agnes Mundy | Lyric Theatre, Belfast | |
| 2009 | The Home Place | Margaret O'Donnell | Grand Opera House, Belfast | |
| Dial M for Murder | Sheila Wendice | West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds & UK Tour | ||
| 2010 | The Duchess of Malfi | The Duchess | Greenwich Theatre, London | |
| Volpone | Celia | Greenwich Theatre, London | ||
| 2011 | Macbeth | Lady Macbeth | Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon | with Royal Shakespeare Company |
| The Homecoming | Ruth | Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon | with Royal Shakespeare Company | |
| 2013 | King Lear | Goneril | Theatre Royal, Bath | |
| 2014 | Heartbreak House | Lady Ariadne Utterword | Abbey Theatre, Dublin | |
| 2015 | A Month in the Country | Natalya Petrovna | Gate Theatre, Dublin | |
| Famished Castle | Angie | Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire | ||
| 2016 | Richard III | Elizabeth | Almeida Theatre, London | |
| 2018 | Come On Home | Martina | Peacock Theatre, Dublin | |
| 2019 | Hecuba | Hecuba | Project Arts Centre, Dublin |
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