Fiona O'Shaughnessy facts for kids

Fiona O'Shaughnessy is an Irish actress. She has starred in many films, plays, and television shows. You might know her from the TV series Utopia (2013-2015) or Halo (2022-2024). She also appeared in movies like Gretel & Hansel (2020).

Early life

Fiona O'Shaughnessy was born in Galway, Ireland. Her father worked with computers. Her mother was a seamstress, someone who sews clothes. When Fiona was 9 years old, her family moved to Reading in England.

About ten years later, she returned to Galway. There, she began her acting career in theatre. At age 24, she moved to Dublin to continue acting.

Career

Fiona O'Shaughnessy has had a busy career. She has performed on stage, in films, and on television.

Stage performances

One of Fiona's first big stage roles was playing Salome. This was for the Gate Theatre in Dublin. She also performed in The Shaughraun at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. This play later moved to the West End in London in 2005.

She also appeared in Blackwater Angel in London in 2006. For the Gate Theatre, she acted in many plays. These include Arms and the Man and The Importance of Being Earnest. She also played Cate in the first Irish showing of Blasted.

Film and television roles

Fiona O'Shaughnessy has been in several films. She played Clara in Goldfish Memory. She also appeared in The Halo Effect.

From 2013 to 2014, she had a main role in the TV series Utopia. She played a character named Jessica Hyde.

In 2015, she starred in the comedy horror film Nina Forever. She was nominated for an award for her role in this movie.

In 2020, she played Mother in the film Gretel & Hansel. In 2021, she appeared as Maisy Joyce in The Forgiven.

From 2022 to 2024, she starred as Laera in the science fiction series Halo.

Filmography

Series

Television

Audio