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Siobhán McSweeney (born 27 December 1979) is an Irish actress and presenter. She is best known for her role as Sister Michael in the teen sitcom Derry Girls which earned her a Bafta.
- 2006–present
Siobhán McSweeney is an Irish actress and producer, known for Derry Girls, The Fall, and Extraordinary. See her biography, awards, credits, photos, videos, and more on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
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- County Cork, Ireland
- She was born and raised in Cork, the beautiful Irish county where Holding is set. For this reason, getting to film there was an especially joyful experience.
- Sadly, she broke her leg while shooting the series. After falling off her bike, McSweeney broke the back of her knee and her left tibia, leaving her with a limp for the remainder of production.
- She has lived in London since she was 21, when she moved to the U.K. for drama school. McSweeney has readily admitted that the scale and pace of London was, initially, a bit of a culture shock.
- In her student days, she worked as an usher at a West End theater. However, she wasn't too fond of the show running at the Strand Theatre at the time.
Siobhán McSweeney. Actress: Derry Girls. Siobhán is an Irish actress. Her name in Irish is Siobhán Nic Suibhne. She grew up in Cork, which is situated in the south of Ireland. She attended a private girls school in Cork City Centre called Scoil Mhuire. The actress Fiona Shaw, who stars in Killing Eve also attended this school.
- December 27, 1979
Oct 17, 2022 · Siobhán McSweeney plays Sister Michael, a cynical and rebellious nun who teaches at a Catholic school in Derry. She talks about her character's backstory, personality, and relationship with the students and the church.
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Mar 27, 2024 · The Cork actress, who most famously took on the role of Sister Michael in Derry Girls, said she was overwhelmed after the win for best female performance in a comedy programme for her portrayal...
Siobhán McSweeney (born 27 December 1979) is an Irish actress and presenter. She is best known for her role as Sister Michael in the teen sitcom Derry Girls. Quick Facts Born, Alma mater ... Close. Early life. McSweeney was born and raised in Aherla, County Cork. Before acting, she earned a science degree at the University College Cork.
