Máirín O'Donovan

Máirín O'Donovan
Born (1936-02-22)February 22, 1936
Mount Merrion, Dublin, Ireland
Nationality Irish
Occupation Actress, Singer, Dancer
Spouse(s) Johannes Thermes
Children 5
Parent(s)

Máirín O'Donovan (born 22 February 1936), is an Irish actress, singer, and dancer. She is best known for her numerous roles in film and television, as well as on stage.

Early life

She was born to Frank O'Donovan and Kitty McMahon, two prominent workers in showbusiness. Her father became well known for portraying the character of Batty Brennan in the long-running soap opera The Riordans, and her uncle was writer and actor Harry O'Donovan. She spent much of her childhood either living with her aunt in Skerries or in a boarding school, as her parents spent much of their time touring. During the summer, however, O'Donovan toured with her parents. Whilst on these tours, she developed a great love for performing.[1]

She married early at age 21, and because of this she gave up performing in order to raise her family. As her children grew up, O'Donovan gradually spent more and more time performing.[2]

Personal life

O'Donovan married painting restorer Johannes Thermes and had 5 children with him: Symphorosa, Laurence, Nicholas, Annette, and Eliza. She has 9 grandchildren.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Ella Enchanted Dancer Uncredited
2007 Becoming Jane Dancer Uncredited
2011 Albert Nobbs Dancer Uncredited
2011 This Must Be the Place Woman in Bank

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Thou Shalt Not Kill Mrs. Mullins Episode: "The Green Tureen"
2005 Cracking Crime Sr. Aloysius Episode: "Mary Kitt"
2006 Marú Eileen Episode: "The Browne Case"
2014 Ripper Street Agatha Episode: "Your Father. My Friend"
2016 Vikings Governess 3 episodes

Short films

Year Title Role
2003 Bodyblow Mourner
2015 69 and Dead Rita

References

  1. ↑ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/lifestyle/part-of-an-irish-acting-dynasty-27855856.html
  2. ↑ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/lifestyle/part-of-an-irish-acting-dynasty-27855856.html
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