Jeananne Crowley facts for kids
Jeananne Crowley is an Irish actress and writer. She has worked in many plays, films, and TV shows. You might know her best from the BBC drama series Tenko, where she played Nellie Keene. She also appeared in the movie Educating Rita.
Acting Career
Jeananne Crowley has had a long career in acting. She has performed on television, in movies, and on stage.
On Television
Crowley has appeared in several TV series. These include The Clinic and Proof. She also had roles in older shows like The Onedin Line and Shoestring. Fans of Doctor Who might remember her as Princess Vena in the episode Timelash.
In Movies
Jeananne Crowley has acted in a few films. One of her well-known movie roles was in Educating Rita (1983). In this film, she worked alongside famous actors like Julie Walters and Michael Caine. She also appeared in The Fifth Province (1997) and Dead Bodies (2003).
On Stage
Crowley is a very experienced stage actress. She was part of the Royal National Theatre in London during the 1970s. Starting in 1972, she performed in many shows at The Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
In 1975, she played the main character in a play called Katie Roche. This play was written by Teresa Deevy. She has also performed at the Gate Theatre in Dublin. There, she acted in famous plays like Pygmalion. She also played the lead role in Tom Stoppard's play Arcadia.
As a Writer
Besides acting, Jeananne Crowley is also a writer. She has written two plays. One of her plays was even performed at the Royal Court Theatre in London.
She has also written for many newspapers. These include the Sunday Times, The Observer, The Guardian, and the Irish Times. In 2002, she helped choose the winner for the Irish Novelist of the Year competition.
About Her Life
Jeananne Crowley was born in 1949. She grew up in Malahide, which is in County Dublin, Ireland. She was one of three children. Her parents were Josephine Glynn and Eamonn Crowley, who was a solicitor (a type of lawyer). Today, she lives in Cleggan, County Galway.
When she was a student, she was involved in politics. In 1991, she ran for election in the local elections in Dublin. She was a candidate for the Irish Progressive Democrats party.
