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Aurora Mulligan
Born 1984 (age 40–41)
Nationality Irish
Alma mater University of Liverpool
Occupation
  • Television producer
  • director

Aurora Mulligan is an amazing Irish television producer and director. She was born in 1984. Many people know her for her exciting work on the popular TV show Top Gear.

Aurora Mulligan's Early Life

Aurora Mulligan grew up in County Fermanagh, which is in Northern Ireland. She went to the University of Liverpool. There, she studied politics and political philosophy. This means she learned about how governments work and different ideas about society.

Her Career in Television

Becoming a Producer

Aurora Mulligan started her career as a producer for the BBC. In 2015, she made history. She became the first female producer on the very famous car show, Top Gear. Later, she even appeared on the show herself! She played a bride whose wedding was interrupted.

Exciting Projects and Roles

In 2016, Aurora worked on a fun part of Top Gear in the Isle of Man. She helped create a scene where a special eight-wheeled vehicle rescued some people. In 2018, Aurora moved to Los Angeles in the United States. She joined a company called Pilgrim Studios. There, she became an executive director for documentaries. This means she helped lead the creation of many non-fiction films.

In 2019, Aurora worked on the 100th Isle of Man TT Races. These are famous motorcycle races. Before her time at Top Gear, Aurora was a producer at Big Earth Productions. This company is known for travel shows like Long Way Round and Long Way Down. She also worked as an assistant director on popular TV dramas. These included EastEnders, Holby City, and The Bill. Aurora is especially good at making shows about cars and motorbikes.

Personal Life and Fun Facts

Aurora Mulligan was in a relationship with American TV actor Matt LeBlanc for six years. Their relationship ended in 2022.

In 2021, a funny picture or video called an "internet meme" became very popular. It was known as the Irish Uncle meme. Many people said that Aurora's influence helped create the look of this viral meme.

Shows and Films She Worked On

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