Leah O'Rourke explained

Leah O'Rourke
Birth Date:1988 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland
Occupation:Actress
Relatives:John Lynch (uncle), Susan Lynch (aunt)

Leah O'Rourke (born 12 November 1988) is an Irish actress. She is best known for her role as Jenny Joyce in the Channel 4 comedy series Derry Girls.[1]

Career

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.

Filmography

YearFilm/TelevisionRoleNotes
2006Fiddler's WalkYoung NaomhFilm
2008Last Man HangingDancerTV film
2009SeachtStudentTV series
2012Game of ThronesExtraTV series
2013WastedGirl at partyShort film
AnnaAnna PhelanShort film
MidnightSarahShort film
20141: NenokkadinePasserbyFilm
NormalityJulieShort film
2016Half BrothersSiobhánFilm
2018–2022Derry GirlsJenny JoyceTV series
2022The Six O'Clock ShowGuestChat show
2023Dancing with the StarsContestantSeries 6

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Derry Girls star helping young local actors follow their dreams . 2022-08-17 . Impartial Reporter . en.
  2. Web site: Derry Girls: Full cast list and when is it on . 2022-08-17 . The National Wales . en.
  3. Web site: Clancy . Rosemary . 6 November 2017 . "Half Brothers" Opens Chelsea Film Festival in NYC . Andorama.
  4. News: Break from the norm: Derry Girl's Leah missed out on Normal People role . en-GB . belfasttelegraph . 2022-08-17 . 0307-1235.
  5. Web site: Derry Girls star helping young local actors follow their dreams . 2022-08-17 . Impartial Reporter . en.