Quick Facts
Born:
1945-02-17
Birthplace:
Dublin, Ireland
Credits:
83 Total Roles
Brenda Fricker
Acting
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Biography
Brenda Fricker (born 17 February 1945) is an Irish actress, whose career has spanned six decades on stage and screen. She has appeared in more than 30 films and television roles. In 1990, she became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, earning the award for Best Supporting Actress for the biopic My Left Foot (1989). She also appeared in films such as The Field (1990), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993), Angels in the Outfield (1994), A Time to Kill (1996), Veronica Guerin (2003), Inside I'm Dancing (2004) and Albert Nobbs (2011).
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Known For
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Pigeon Lady
A Time to Kill
Ethel Twitty
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown
Mrs. Brown
Albert Nobbs
Polly
Angels in the Outfield
Maggie Nelson
So I Married an Axe Murderer
May Mackenzie
Veronica Guerin
Bernie Guerin
Inside I'm Dancing
Eileen
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Swallow MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | The Miracle Club MOVIE | Maureen (voice) |
| 2023 | The Catch TV | Phyllis |
| 2022 | Holding TV | as Lizzie Meany, Mrs. Meany |
| 2021 | Cam Boy TV | Tilda |
| 2014 | Deadly MOVIE | Bridie |
| 2013 | A Long Way From Home MOVIE | Brenda |
| 2011 | Albert Nobbs MOVIE | Polly |
| 2011 | Muide Éire MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Cloudburst MOVIE | Dot |