Leah O'Rourke | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
Television | Derry Girls |
Relatives | John Lynch (uncle), Susan Lynch (aunt) |
Leah O'Rourke (born 12 November 1988) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She is best known for her role as Jenny Joyce in the Channel 4 comedy series Derry Girls. [1]
O'Rourke rose to prominence in 2018 following her supporting role in the comedy series, Derry Girls. [2]
Outside of Derry Girls, O'Rourke has appeared in several short films, including Wasted (2013), Anna (2013), and Normality (2014). In 2016 O'Rourke played the character of Siobhán in the award-winning film Half Brothers. [3] [4] O'Rourke has spoken about how she auditioned for the role of 'Marianne' in the critically acclaimed drama series, Normal People , but lost out to eventual-star, Daisy Edgar-Jones. [5]
Aside from acting professionally, O'Rourke has also worked as a drama tutor in the Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts. [6]
In 2023, O'Rourke took part as a contestant on the sixth series of Dancing with the Stars, paired with John Nolan.
Leah is also the niece of actor John Lynch and actress Susan Lynch.
Year | Film/Television | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Fiddler's Walk | Young Naomh | Film |
2008 | Last Man Hanging | Dancer | TV film |
2009 | Seacht | Student | TV series |
2012 | Game of Thrones | Extra | TV series |
2013 | Wasted | Girl at party | Short film |
Anna | Anna Phelan | Short film | |
Midnight | Sarah | Short film | |
2014 | 1: Nenokkadine | Passerby | Film |
Normality | Julie | Short film | |
2016 | Half Brothers | Siobhán | Film |
2018–2022 | Derry Girls | Jenny Joyce | TV series |
2022 | The Six O'Clock Show | Guest | Chat show |
2023 | Dancing with the Stars | Contestant | Series 6 |
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