Katherine Devlin

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Katherine Devlin
Born18/8/95
County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Education
OccupationActress
Television Blue Lights

Katherine Devlin is a Northern Irish actress. She is known for her role in the BBC One series Blue Lights (2023).

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Early life

Devlin grew up in County Tyrone; her father is a Civil Engineer , and her mother is an artist. Devlin attended a sixth form college in Donaghmore. She received offers to study psychology at university, but turned them down to pursue drama instead. She took a foundation course at the Lir Academy in Dublin [1] and went on to graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2021. [2]

Career

Devlin appeared as Siobhan in the 2019 Ulster western film The Dig. [3] She appeared as Natasha in an episode of Vikings . [4] [5]

In 2023 Devlin plays Constable Annie Conlon, a rookie police officer in the Belfast-set BBC One series Blue Lights . [6] [7] Devlin has spoken about the series displaying the intricate nature of the history and politics of Northern Ireland to a wider audience. [8] Blue Lights was renewed for a second series, airing April 2024. [9] [10] It was renewed for a third and fourth series in 2024. [11]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 The Dig SiobhanFilm
2020 Vikings Natasha1 episode
2023–present Blue Lights AnnieMain role
2024 The Day of the Jackal Emma Stoke1 episode

References

  1. ↑ Harrison, Ellie (28 April 2023). "'It's so important to have diverse accents, not just diverse people': Blue Lights star Katherine Devlin on her knockout role as a Belfast policewoman". The Independent. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "Katherine Devlin". Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  3. ↑ Clarke, Donald (April 25, 2019). "The Dig: A classic western movie set on an Irish bog". The Irish Times. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  4. ↑ Hibbs, James (March 31, 2023). "Blue Lights cast: Meet the stars of BBC police drama". Radio Times. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Blue Lights: meet the cast of BBC's brilliant new drama". Hello. April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  6. ↑ Williamson, Claire (27 March 2024). "Blue Lights star tells of 'insane' moment she was recognised in Bali by Dutch fans". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  7. ↑ "Interview with Katherine Devlin who plays Annie in Blue Lights". Press Party. March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Blue Lights: Tyrone acting star on exposing UK audience to 'intricate' NI history". Belfast Telegraph. April 30, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  9. ↑ O'Neill, Sean (6 April 2024). "Move over, Line of Duty — why Blue Lights is our best crime drama". The Times . Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  10. ↑ "BBC announces second series of Blue Lights". 20 April 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Blue Lights Series 3 and 4". Two Cities. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
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