Jennifer Gibney facts for kids
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Jennifer Gibney
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Gibney in 2015
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Jennifer Ann Gibney
7 July 1964 Dublin, Ireland
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for | Cathy Brown in Mrs. Brown's Boys |
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Jennifer Ann O'Carroll (born Jennifer Ann Gibney on July 7, 1964) is a talented Irish actress. She is best known for playing Cathy Brown in the very popular BBC television comedy show, Mrs. Brown's Boys. She also appeared as a contestant on the dancing show Strictly Come Dancing in 2014.
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Early Life
Jennifer Gibney was born in Dublin, Ireland, on July 7, 1964. Before becoming an actress, she worked for the Irish tax office for seven years. After that, she worked at the Bank of Ireland. While at the bank, Jennifer studied for a drama degree and joined the bank's acting group. She also trained to be an actress at the Dublin Oscar Theatre School.
Acting Career
Jennifer Gibney's first professional acting role was in 1996. She had a small part in a film called Some Mother's Son, which starred Helen Mirren. In 1999, she appeared in another film, Agnes Browne, playing a character named Winnie the Mackerel. Later, in 2007, she was in the TV series Prosperity as a character named Linda.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Jennifer's most famous role is playing Cathy Brown. Cathy is the daughter of Agnes Brown, who is played by Jennifer's real-life husband, Brendan O'Carroll. Jennifer started playing Cathy in the 1990s in the original Mrs Browne shows. She has continued this role in the popular BBC comedy Mrs. Brown's Boys since 2011.
Jennifer also played Cathy in the movie based on the show, Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie. She also appeared as Cathy in the talk show All Round to Mrs. Brown's from 2017 to 2020. In 2022, Jennifer and Brendan played their characters, Cathy and Agnes, in the Netflix film A Madea Homecoming.
Strictly Come Dancing
In 2014, Jennifer Gibney joined the twelfth season of Strictly Come Dancing. This is a popular TV show where celebrities learn to dance with professional partners. Jennifer's dance partner was Irish professional dancer Tristan MacManus.
Jennifer and Tristan were the second couple to leave the competition. They were eliminated in week three after dancing to ABBA's song "Mamma Mia" during Movie Week. They competed against singer Simon Webbe from the band Blue and his partner Kristina Rihanoff in the bottom two.
Personal Life
Jennifer Gibney has been married to fellow actor and comedian Brendan O'Carroll since 2005. She has three stepchildren: Fiona, Danny, and Eric. Fiona and Danny also appear in the TV show Mrs. Brown's Boys alongside Jennifer and Brendan.
Filmography
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002–2008 | Mrs. Brown's Boys The Original Series | Cathy Brown | Main role |
| 2007 | Prosperity | Linda | Episode: "Stacey's Story" |
| 2011–present | Mrs. Brown's Boys | Cathy Brown | Main role |
| 2014 | Strictly Come Dancing | Herself | Season 12 |
| 2017–2020 | All Round to Mrs. Brown's | Cathy Brown | Main role |
| 2018 | For Facts Sake | Herself |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1996 | Some Mother's Son | Woman Searcher No.2 |
| 1999 | Agnes Browne | Winnie |
| 2014 | Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie | Cathy Brown |
| 2022 | A Madea Homecoming |
See also
In Spanish: Jennifer Gibney para niños
