| Leah O'Rourke | |
| Birth Date: | 1988 11, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years Active: | 2006–present |
| Relatives: | John Lynch (uncle), Susan Lynch (aunt) |
Leah O'Rourke (born 12 November 1988) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She is best known for her role as Jenny Joyce in the Channel 4 comedy series Derry Girls.[1]
O'Rourke rose to prominence in 2018 following her supporting role in the comedy series, Derry Girls.[2]
Outside of Derry Girls, O'Rourke has appeared in several short films, including Wasted (2013), Anna (2013), and Normality (2014). In 2016 O'Rourke played the character of Siobhán in the award-winning film Half Brothers.[3] O'Rourke has spoken about how she auditioned for the role of 'Marianne' in the critically acclaimed drama series, Normal People, but lost out to eventual-star, Daisy Edgar-Jones.[4]
Aside from acting professionally, O'Rourke has also worked as a drama tutor in the Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts.[5]
In 2023, O'Rourke took part as a contestant on the sixth series of Dancing with the Stars, paired with John Nolan.
Leah is also the niece of actor John Lynch and actress Susan Lynch.
| Year | Film/Television | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Fiddler's Walk | Young Naomh | Film | |
| 2008 | Last Man Hanging | Dancer | TV film | |
| 2009 | Seacht | Student | TV series | |
| 2012 | Game of Thrones | Extra | TV series | |
| 2013 | Wasted | Girl at party | Short film | |
| Anna | Anna Phelan | Short film | ||
| Midnight | Sarah | Short film | ||
| 2014 | 1: Nenokkadine | Passerby | Film | |
| Normality | Julie | Short film | ||
| 2016 | Half Brothers | Siobhán | Film | |
| 2018–2022 | Derry Girls | Jenny Joyce | TV series | |
| 2022 | The Six O'Clock Show | Guest | Chat show | |
| 2023 | Dancing with the Stars | Contestant | Series 6 |