Dervla Kirwan

Actress

Female

Born Oct 24, 1971

Age 41

Hometown Churchtown, Dublin

Other Names Dervla Kirwan

Dervla Kirwan is an Irish actress famous for roles in British television shows such as Ballykissangel and Goodnight Sweetheart. She also appeared in the Doctor Who Christmas special episode, "The Next Doctor" and provided the voiceovers for the well-known… Read More

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Dervla Kirwin Photocall for the launch of Save the Children's 'Missing Midwives' report

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Mar 31, 2011

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Actress Dervla Kirwan modeling for Rolf Harris in 'Rolf Harris Paints His Dream'. Shown on BBC2.

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Dec 30, 2010

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Dervla Kirwan on set of her new TV show in East London

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Oct 20, 2010

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The Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards 2010

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Oct 8, 2010

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Rupert Penry-Jones
Married 2007 - Present

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What’s On For Friday April 27, 2012
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A guide to what’s on in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville and the rest of south east Hampshire. TODAY CLUBBING SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 10pm-3am. Ram: Breakneck // Concrete // Subliminal. Main room (drum n bass/ dubstep/ house): Wilkinson; The Others; Charge; plus Concrete DJS. Edge of the Wedge hosted by Subliminal. Admission £8. (023) 9286 3911. CONCERTS PORTSMOUTH, Guildhall, Guildhall Square. 7.30pm. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in concert. Perf...
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What’s On For Thursday April 26, 2012
The News - Apr 26, 2012

A guide to what’s on in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville and the rest of south east Hampshire. TODAY CONCERTS OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas’ Cathedral, High Street. 1.10pm. Lunchtime Live! Concert. Featuring David Price, Portsmouth Cathedral (organ). Admission £2.50, concs. (023) 9282 3399. DANCING PORTSMOUTH, Drayton Centre, 238, Havant Road, Drayton. 2pm-4.15pm. Ballroom and Sequence Tea Dance. With tea/ coffee and biscuits. Admission £3.50. 07989 124 089. EVENTS ...
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What’s On For Thursday April 19, 2012
The News - Apr 19, 2012

A guide to what’s on in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville and the rest of south east Hampshire. TODAY EVENTS GOSPORT, Discovery Centre, High Street. 5-6pm. Spanish Language Cafe. Looking for an informal way to improve your language skills - No need to be fluent but no absolute beginners please. Admission free. (023) 9252 3463. HAVANT, meet outside The Spring, East Street. 7pm. Evening cycle ride to Westbourne, White Horse. Organised by the Portsmouth CTC. All welcome. c...
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What’s On For Wednesday April 18, 2012
The News - Apr 18, 2012

A guide to what’s on in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville and the rest of south east Hampshire. TODAY COMEDY FAREHAM, Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 7.30pm. The Boy with Tape on His Face. Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting. Warning: Comedy often contains strong language and adult themes. Age Guidance: 18-plus. Admission £12.50, concs. (01329) 223100, box office. DANCING CLANFIELD, Memorial Hall, South Lane. 7.30pm-10pm. Sequence Dance....
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Timeline

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CHILDHOOD

1971 Birth Born on October 24, 1971.

TEENAGE

1988 16 Years Old 1 More Event

Her first credited TV roles were in the TV series Troubles in 1988 and The Lilac Bus in 1990 alongside Stephanie Beacham based on Maeve Binchy's novel.

1991 19 Years Old She got her television break in the 1991 BBC Scotland production of A Time To Dance, adapted by Melvyn Bragg from his own novel, playing Bernadette Kennedy. … Read More

TWENTIES

1992 20 Years Old In 1992, she also starred in Hush by April De Angelis at the Royal Court Theatre, while January 1994 found her playing in Peter Hall's seasonal production of Georges Feydeau's farce An Absolute Turkey at the Globe Theatre … Read More

1996 24 Years Old 1 More Event

For 23 episodes, from 1996–1998, she appeared in Ballykissangel in the role of Assumpta Fitzgerald. … Read More

1998 26 Years Old 1 More Event

In 1998, she starred alongside Christopher Eccleston in the Michael Winterbottom film With Or Without You as Belfast girl Rosie Boyd.

1999 27 Years Old In 1999, she appeared in another BBC production, a made for TV Christmas film called The Greatest Store in the World. … Read More

2001 29 Years Old 1 More Event

In 2001, she starred as Emma Rose in a BBC series Hearts and Bones alongside Sarah Parish, Amanda Holden, Hugo Speer and Damien Lewis. … Read More

THIRTIES

2004 32 Years Old She appeared in the BBC 1 crime drama series 55 Degrees North with Don Gilet, which aired in 2004.

2005 33 Years Old 1 More Event

She returned for a second series in 2005. … Read More

2006 34 Years Old In 2006, she played Bertha in Exiles at the National Theatre.

2007 35 Years Old In 2007, she appeared in the BBC drama True Dare Kiss and on stage in Harold Pinter's Betrayal at the Donmar Warehouse. … Read More

2009 37 Years Old 1 More Event

In 2009, Kirwan was in the BBC drama Moving On, where she played Laura in the episode Dress To Impress. … Read More

2010 38 Years Old 1 More Event

Kirwan won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Film at the 2010 Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) for her role in Ondine. … Read More

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