Katherine Devlin Explained

Katherine Devlin
Occupation:Actress
Television:Blue Lights

Katherine Devlin is a Northern Irish actress. She is known for her role in the BBC One series Blue Lights (2023).

Early life

Devlin grew up in County Tyrone; her father was an engineer, and her mother was an art teacher. Devlin attended a sixth form college in Donaghmore. She received offers to study Psychology at university, but turned them down to pursue drama instead. She took a foundation course at the Lir Academy in Dublin[1] and went on to graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2021.[2]

Career

Devlin appeared as Siobhan in the 2019 Ulster western film The Dig.[3] She appeared as Natasha in an episode of Vikings.[4] [5]

In 2023 Devlin plays Constable Annie Conlon, a rookie police officer in the Belfast-set BBC One series Blue Lights.[6] [7] Devlin has spoken about the series displaying the intricate nature of the history and politics of Northern Ireland to a wider audience.[8] Blue Lights was renewed for a second series, airing April 2024.[9] [10] It was renewed for a third and fourth series in 2024.[11]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019The DigSiobhanFilm
2020VikingsNatasha1 episode
2023–Blue LightsAnnieMain role

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harrison . Ellie . 28 April 2023 . 'It's so important to have diverse accents, not just diverse people': Blue Lights star Katherine Devlin on her knockout role as a Belfast policewoman . 26 May 2023 . The Independent.
  2. Web site: Katherine Devlin . 2 April 2023 . Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
  3. Web site: Clarke . Donald . April 25, 2019 . The Dig: A classic western movie set on an Irish bog . April 2, 2023 . The Irish Times.
  4. Web site: Hibbs . James . March 31, 2023 . Blue Lights cast: Meet the stars of BBC police drama . April 2, 2023 . Radio Times.
  5. Web site: April 6, 2023 . Blue Lights: meet the cast of BBC's brilliant new drama . April 10, 2023 . Hello.
  6. Web site: Williamson . Claire . 27 March 2024 . Blue Lights star tells of 'insane' moment she was recognised in Bali by Dutch fans . 28 March 2024 . Belfast Telegraph.
  7. Web site: March 23, 2023 . Interview with Katherine Devlin who plays Annie in Blue Lights . April 2, 2023 . Press Party.
  8. Web site: April 30, 2023 . Blue Lights: Tyrone acting star on exposing UK audience to 'intricate' NI history . May 26, 2023 . Belfast Telegraph.
  9. Web site: O'Neill . Sean . 6 April 2024 . Move over, Line of Duty — why Blue Lights is our best crime drama . 14 April 2024 . The Times.
  10. Web site: 20 April 2023 . BBC announces second series of Blue Lights . May 26, 2023.
  11. Web site: Blue Lights Series 3 and 4 . 2024-04-06 . Two Cities . en-US.

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