Alison Doody facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alison Doody
Doody in 2009
Born	(1966-11-11) 11 November 1966 (age 58) Dublin, Ireland
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	1984–present
Spouse(s)	Gavin O'Reilly ​ ​ (m. 1994; div. 2006)​
Partner(s)	Douglas De Jager (2011–2012; his death) Tadhg Geary (e. 2014; sep. 2015)
Children	2

Alison Doody (born 11 November 1966) is a famous Irish actress and model. She is well-known for her roles in big movies.

Alison first appeared in a film as Jenny Flex, a Bond girl, in A View to a Kill (1985). Later, she played Elsa Schneider in the popular adventure movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). She also acted in Major League II (1994) and the Indian film RRR (2022).

Early Life and Beginnings

Alison Doody was born in Dublin, Ireland, on November 11, 1966. She was the youngest of three children. Her mother, Joan, worked as a beauty therapist. Her father, Patrick, was involved in property and farming. Alison attended Mount Anville Secondary School in Dublin.

Alison Doody's Acting Career

Starting as a Model

Alison began her career in modelling after a photographer noticed her. This led to a successful career in commercial modelling.

First Steps in Film

Her modelling work caught the eye of a casting director for a new James Bond film. In 1985, at just 18 years old, Alison took a small part as Jenny Flex in A View to a Kill. She was the youngest Bond girl at that time, and still holds that record. In 1986, she was named one of the 12 most promising new actors.

She also had a small role as Siobhan Donovan, an IRA member, in the 1987 film A Prayer for the Dying. This movie starred Mickey Rourke.

Taking on New Roles

In 1987, Alison appeared in the TV movie The Secret Garden. She played Archibald Craven's wife, Lilias, in a dream sequence. Her first main role was in 1988 in an episode of Jim Henson's fantasy series The Storyteller. She played Sapsorrow alongside famous actors like John Hurt.

Becoming a Star

Alison acted with Pierce Brosnan in the 1988 film Taffin. Her most famous role came in 1989 as Elsa Schneider in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. In this movie, she played an Austrian archaeologist who sided with the Nazis. She starred opposite Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones and Sean Connery as Indy's father. Alison has worked with three actors who have played James Bond: Roger Moore, Sean Connery, and Pierce Brosnan.

In 1991, Alison co-starred with Jonathan Pryce in the mini-series Selling Hitler. This show was based on the true story of the fake Hitler Diaries. After this, she moved to Hollywood. She became the spokesperson for L'Oréal and then played Rebecca Flannery in the 1994 film Major League II.

Returning to the Screen

After a break from acting, Alison returned in 2003 with a small role in The Actors, starring Michael Caine. She played herself in an award ceremony scene. In 2004, she acted with Patrick Swayze in the TV film King Solomon's Mines.

She also appeared in a short film called Benjamin's Struggle (2005) about the Holocaust. Alison was also in the TV series Waking the Dead in 2007. In 2010, she filmed a part in The Rapture. She also guest-starred in the Irish medical drama The Clinic.

From 2011 to 2012, Alison played Pam Jefferson in the E4 comedy-drama Beaver Falls. In 2014, she appeared in We Still Kill the Old Way.

On November 21, 2018, Alison received the "Almería, tierra de cine" award. She also got a star on the Almeria Walk of Fame. In 2019, it was announced she would appear in the Indian film RRR, which was released in 2022.

Alison Doody's Personal Life

Alison Doody married Gavin O'Reilly, who was the CEO of Independent News & Media, on June 25, 1994. They were married at the O'Reilly family home, Castlemartin. They had two daughters together. Alison and Gavin separated in 2004 and later divorced in 2006.

While filming Beaver Falls in South Africa in 2011, Alison met Douglas De Jager, a businessman. Sadly, Douglas passed away from a heart attack in July 2012. Alison was also engaged to businessman Tadhg Geary from 2014 to 2015.

Filmography

Film

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Television

Non-acting television

Documentaries

See also

In Spanish: Alison Doody para niños