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 is a famous actress and model from Ireland. She was born on November 11, 1966.

She started her acting career in movies like A View to a Kill (1985), where she played Jenny Flex. She is also well-known for her role as Elsa Schneider in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). Alison Doody has appeared in many other films and TV shows, including Major League II (1994) and RRR (2022). She also played Pam in the TV series Beaver Falls from 2011 to 2012.

Early Life and Education

Alison Doody grew up in Dublin, Ireland. She is the youngest of three children. Her mother, Joan, worked as a beauty therapist, and her father, Patrick, was involved in property and farming. Alison attended Mount Anville Secondary School.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting as a Model

Alison Doody began her career in modeling after a photographer noticed her. She focused on commercial modeling and avoided certain types of work. This careful approach also carried over into her acting roles.

First Film Roles

A casting director for a new James Bond movie noticed Alison. She got a small part as Jenny Flex in the 1985 film A View to a Kill. At just 18 years old, she was the youngest Bond girl at that time. She also had a small role in A Prayer for the Dying (1987).

Major Roles and Recognition

In 1987, Alison Doody appeared in the TV movie The Secret Garden. Her first main role was in an episode of Jim Henson's fantasy series The Storyteller in 1988.

She then starred with Pierce Brosnan in Taffin (1988). Her most famous role came in 1989 as Elsa Schneider in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. In this movie, she acted alongside Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. Interestingly, Alison has worked with three actors who have played James Bond: Roger Moore (in A View to a Kill), Sean Connery, and Pierce Brosnan.

Moving to Hollywood

In 1991, Alison co-starred in the mini-series Selling Hitler. After this, she moved to Hollywood. She became a spokesperson for L'Oréal and then played Rebecca Flannery in the 1994 film Major League II, starring with Charlie Sheen.

Returning to Acting

After taking a break, Alison Doody returned to acting in 2003 with a small role in The Actors. She also appeared with Patrick Swayze in the 2004 TV film King Solomon's Mines. She was in a short film called Benjamin's Struggle (2005) and the TV series Waking the Dead.

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

In 2018, Alison Doody received the "Almería, tierra de cine" award and a star on the Almeria Walk of Fame. In 2019, she made her debut in the Indian film industry with the movie RRR.

Personal Life

Alison Doody married Gavin O'Reilly on June 25, 1994. They had two daughters together. The couple later separated in 2004 and divorced in 2006.

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

Filmography

Movies

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Television Shows

Other Television Appearances

Documentaries

See also

In Spanish: Alison Doody para niños