Quick Facts
Born:
1962-07-11
Birthplace:
Sligo, Republic of Ireland
Credits:
67 Total Roles
Pauline McLynn
Acting
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Biography
Pauline McLynn (born 11 July 1962) is an Irish character actress and author. She is best known for her roles as Mrs. Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless, Tip Haddem in the BBC One comedy Jam & Jerusalem, and Yvonne Cotton in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Known For
Transformers: The Last Knight
Female Researcher
Last Night in Soho
Carol
Johnny English Strikes Again
Mrs. Trattner
Far and Away
Prostitute
Quills
Mademoiselle Clairwil
Angela's Ashes
Aunt Aggie
Father Ted
Mrs. Doyle
The Secret Scripture
Anne McCartney
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Safe Harbor TV | Brina Walsh |
| 2024 | Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps MOVIE | The Goatherd's Mother |
| 2024 | Bodkin TV | Brónagh McArdle |
| 2023 | The Inheritance TV | Jenny Roche |
| 2022 | Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything TV | Win Molloy |
| 2022 | Holding TV | as Eileen O'Driscoll |
| 2022 | Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks MOVIE | Mary |
| 2021 | Last Night in Soho MOVIE | Carol |
| 2021 | Deadly Cuts MOVIE | Shelley Sherlock |
| 2021 | Riverdance: The Animated Adventure MOVIE | Grandma (voice) |