Olwen Fouéré

Irish actress and writer

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2024 Starred in two TV series: 'The Tourist' as Niamh Cassidy across 6 episodes, and 'Halo' as The Mother in 4 episodes
2024 Scheduled to appear in three upcoming films: 'Sunrise' as Ma Reynolds, 'Tarot' as Alma Astryn, and 'The Watchers' as Madeline
2023 Acted in three films: 'All You Need Is Death' as Rita Concannon, 'Catching Dust' as Copperhead, and 'Falling Into Place' as Judy
2022 Featured in two TV series: 'Derry Girls' as Sheila in 'The Haunting' episode, and 'The Crown' as Oonagh Shanley-Toffolo in 'No Woman's Land' episode
2022 Appeared in three films: 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' as Sally Hardesty, 'The Northman' as Ashildur Hofgythja, and 'Joyride' as Sideline Sue
2021 Played Jean in the film 'She Will'
2021 Performed in 'The Last Season' at Sydney Festival Carriageworks with Force Majeure.
2020 Appeared in two separate TV productions: 'Brassic' as Margaret in 'The Intruder' episode, and 'Cursed' as Yeva in two episodes
2020 Portrayed Royale in the film 'Zone 414'
2020 Listed at number 22 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors.
2019 Acted in two films: 'Animals' as Maureen and 'Sea Fever' as Ciara
2018 Fouéré played Constance Brighthead in an episode of 'Nightflyers' titled 'The Sacred Gift'
2018 Performed in two notable films: 'Mandy' as Mother Marlene and 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' as Melusine
2017 Fouéré collaborated with artist Jesse Presley Jones on a film installation titled 'Tremble Tremble', which represented Ireland at the Venice Biennale.
2017 Played Theresa Kelly in the film 'Beast'
2017 Performed in Enda Walsh's 'Ballyturk' at Abbey Theatre and St Ann's Warehouse, New York.
April 2016 Olwen Fouéré received an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy - Honoris Causa) from Dublin City University, recognizing her significant contributions to her field.
2015 Appeared in 'The Survivalist' in the role of Kathryn
2014 Awarded the Herald Archangel Award for her performance in 'riverrun' and outstanding contribution to the Edinburgh Festivals.
2013 Received 'Best Actress' in the Irish Times Theatre Awards for her performance in 'riverrun' by TheEmergencyRoom.
2013 Received the Irish Times Theatre Awards Special Tribute for outstanding achievement and contribution to theatre in Ireland.
2012 Starred in 'The Other Side of Sleep' playing the role of Maggie
2011 Won 'Best Actress' in the Irish Times/ESB theatre awards for her performance in 'Sodome, My Love' by Laurent Gaudé, produced by Rough Magic in association with TheEmergencyRoom.
2011 Olwen Fouéré appeared in the film 'This Must Be the Place' as Mary's mother
2010 Olwen Fouéré appeared in 'Above Suspicion' TV series as Mrs Hughes in the episode 'The Red Dahlia: Part 1'

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