Susan Lynch facts for kids
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Susan Lynch
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| Born | 1971 (age 53–54) Corrinshego, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
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| Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Craig Parkinson
(separated 2019) |
| Relatives | John Lynch (brother) Leah O'Rourke (niece) |
Susan Lynch, born in 1971, is an actress from Northern Ireland. She is famous for her acting in movies and TV shows. Some of her well-known films include 16 Years of Alcohol (2003), Waking Ned Devine (1998), and Nora (2000). In 2020, she was named one of Ireland's greatest film actors by The Irish Times.
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About Susan Lynch
Early Life and Training
Susan Lynch was born in 1971 in Corrinshego, a place in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Her mother was from Italy and her father was from Ireland.
Susan has four brothers and sisters. Her older brother, John Lynch, is also an actor. Susan studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. This is a famous school for performers.
Her Acting Career
Susan Lynch has acted in many films and TV shows. In 2004, she performed in a play called The Night Season at the Royal National Theatre in London. She also starred in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot in 2008.
Some of her movie roles include Beautiful Creatures (2000) and Waking Ned (1998). She played the main character in the film Nora (2000). This movie was about Nora Barnacle, who was the wife of the famous writer James Joyce.
Susan also played Alison Garrs in the TV series Happy Valley. The writer of the show, Sally Wainwright, wrote the part especially for Susan. She has also appeared in popular shows like Killing Eve, Doctor Who, and Sex Education.
Personal Life
Susan Lynch was married to actor Craig Parkinson. They lived in Painswick, Gloucestershire. The couple separated in 2019.
Awards and Recognition
Susan Lynch has won several awards for her acting. She has won three Irish Film and Television Academy Awards. One of these was for Best Leading Actress in the film Nora.
She also won the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. This was for her role in the 2003 film 16 Years of Alcohol. In 2020, she was listed as one of Ireland's top film actors by The Irish Times newspaper.
Susan Lynch's Film and TV Roles
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1994 | The Secret of Roan Inish | Selkie |
| 1994 | Interview with the Vampire | Paris Vampire |
| 1998 | Waking Ned Devine | Maggie O'Toole |
| 2000 | Nora | Nora Barnacle |
| 2000 | Beautiful Creatures | Dorothy |
| 2001 | From Hell | Liz Stride |
| 2003 | 16 Years of Alcohol | Mary |
| 2003 | Casa de los babys | Eileen |
| 2004 | Mickybo and Me | Torch Woman |
| 2004 | Enduring Love | Rachel |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Annette Fleming |
| 2009 | City Rats | Gina |
| 2016 | Away | Angie |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | Aunt Alice |
| 2019 | Downton Abbey | Miss Lawton |
| 2020 | Here Are the Young Men | Lynn Connolly |
Television Appearances
| Year | Show | Role |
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| 1993 | Cracker | Tina Brien |
| 1997 | Ivanhoe | Rebecca |
| 2002 | Any Time Now | Stevie McCutcheon |
| 2004 | Bodies | Maria Orton |
| 2010 | The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister | Isabella "Tib" Norcliffe |
| 2011–2012 | Monroe | Anna Monroe |
| 2016–2023 | Happy Valley | Alison Garrs |
| 2017 | Apple Tree Yard | Susannah |
| 2018–2020 | Save Me | Stace |
| 2018 | Killing Eve | Anna |
| 2018 | Doctor Who | Angstrom |
| 2020 | Sex Education | Tara Gibbs |
| 2021 | Unforgotten | Liz Baildon |
| 2021 | Bloodlands | DCI Heather Pentland |
| 2023 | The Change | Agnes |
See also
In Spanish: Susan Lynch para niños
