Niamh Algar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Niamh Algar
Algar at the British Independent Film Awards 2021
Born	1989/1990 (age 34–35) Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland
Education	Dublin Institute of Technology Bow Street Academy
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2011–present

Niamh Algar is a talented actress from Ireland. She is well-known for her acting in TV shows and movies. She won an award for Best Actress in a Leading Role - TV Drama at the 2020 IFTA Film & Drama Awards for her part in the series The Virtues.

Niamh has also appeared in other popular shows like MotherFatherSon, Raised by Wolves, and Pure. In 2021, she was in the films Wrath of Man and Censor. She was even nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in the movie Calm with Horses.

Early Life and Learning

Niamh Algar grew up in Mullingar, Ireland. She is the youngest of five children in her family.

She first studied design at the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). After that, she decided to follow her passion for acting. She then went to the Bow Street Academy in Dublin, where she learned how to act for the screen.

Acting Career Highlights

Niamh Algar has been in many interesting films. These include From the Dark by Conor McMahon and The Last Right by Aoife Crehan. She also appeared in Lorcan Finnegan's Without Name. A notable film she starred in was Calm With Horses, which was produced by famous actor Michael Fassbender.

On television, Niamh played roles in Rose Cartwright's Pure and as Tania in Desiree Akhavan's The Bisexual. Her talent was recognized when she was named one of the 2019 BAFTAs Breakthrough Brits. This award highlights new and exciting talent in the entertainment industry.

In 2019, Niamh played the character Dinah in Shane Meadows's series The Virtues. She starred alongside Stephen Graham in this show. Her performance earned her the Best Actress in a Leading Role - TV Drama award at the 2020 IFTA Film & Drama Awards.

She also appeared as Orla Green in MotherFatherSon in 2019, acting with Richard Gere. Niamh played the wife of Travis Fimmel in the American TV series Raised by Wolves, which was directed by Ridley Scott. She was also Amber in the Channel 4 TV series Pure.

Film and TV Appearances

Niamh Algar has acted in a variety of films and television shows. Here are some of her roles:

Movies

Niamh Algar in 2020

• 2014: Trampoline, The Light of Day, From the Dark
• 2016: Without Name
• 2017: The Drummer and the Keeper
• 2019: Calm with Horses, The Last Right
• 2021: Censor, Wrath of Man
• 2022: The Wonder

Television Shows

• 2011: Reabhloid (as Margaret Skinnider)
• 2014: The Savage Eye (various roles)
• 2015: Vikings (as Second Woman)
• 2018: The Bisexual (as Tania)
• 2019: Pure (as Amber Doherty), MotherFatherSon (as Orla Green), The Virtues (as Dinah)
• 2020: Raised by Wolves (as Sue)
• 2021: Deceit (as Sadie Byrne / Lizzie James)
• 2022: Suspect (as Nicola)
• 2023: Malpractice (as Dr. Lucinda Edwards), Culprits (as Psycho)
• 2024: Mary & George (as Sandie), Playing Nice (as Maddie Wilson)
• 2025: The Iris Affair (as Iris Nixon)

Awards and Nominations

Niamh Algar has received several awards and nominations for her acting:

• 2017: Won the Discovery Award at the Dublin International Film Festival for her TV and Film career.
• 2018: Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Film at the IFTA Film & Drama Awards for The Drummer and the Keeper.
• 2020: Nominated for Best Actor (Female) at the Royal Television Society for The Virtues.
• 2020: Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - TV Drama at the IFTA Film & Drama Awards for Pure.
• 2020: Nominated for Rising Star at the IFTA Film & Drama Awards for her overall career.
• 2020: Won Best Actress in a Leading Role - TV Drama at the IFTA Film & Drama Awards for The Virtues.
• 2020: Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Film at the IFTA Film & Drama Awards for Calm with Horses.
• 2020: Nominated for BIFA for Best Supporting Actress at the British Independent Film Awards for Calm with Horses.
• 2021: Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film at the British Academy Film Awards for Calm with Horses.
• 2021: Nominated for Best Actress in a Lead Role - TV Drama at the IFTA Film & Drama Awards for Raised by Wolves.
• 2022: Nominated for Best Actress at the British Academy Television Awards for Deceit.
• 2022: Nominated for Best Lead Performance at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for Censor.