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Brenda Fricker

Bio: Brenda Fricker (born 17 February 1945) is an Irish actress, whose career has spanned six decades on stage and screen. She has appeared in more than 30 films and television roles
Born: Sat, Feb 17 1945
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Brenda Fricker is 79 years old
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Poster of The Swallow
The Swallow
Brenda Fricker was
79 in The Swallow
Thu, Aug 29 2024
Poster of The Miracle Club
The Miracle Club
Brenda Fricker was
78 in The Miracle Club
as 'Maureen (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Deadly
Deadly
Brenda Fricker was
69 in Deadly
as 'Bridie'.
Sat, Jul 12 2014
Poster of A Long Way From Home
A Long Way From Home
Brenda Fricker was
68 in A Long Way From Home
as 'Brenda'.
Fri, Dec 06 2013
Poster of Albert Nobbs
Albert Nobbs
Brenda Fricker was
66 in Albert Nobbs
as 'Polly'.
Wed, Dec 21 2011
Poster of Cloudburst
Cloudburst
Brenda Fricker was
66 in Cloudburst
as 'Dot'.
Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of Locked In
Locked In
Brenda Fricker was
65 in Locked In
as 'Joan'.
Fri, Sep 17 2010
Poster of Stone of Destiny
Stone of Destiny
Brenda Fricker was
63 in Stone of Destiny
as 'Mrs. McQuarry'.
Fri, Dec 19 2008
Poster of How About You...
How About You...
Brenda Fricker was
62 in How About You...
as 'Heather Nightingale'.
Fri, Nov 16 2007
Poster of Closing the Ring
Closing the Ring
Brenda Fricker was
62 in Closing the Ring
as 'Eleanor'.
Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of Tara Road
Tara Road
Brenda Fricker was
60 in Tara Road
as 'Mona'.
Wed, May 11 2005
Poster of Omagh
Omagh
Brenda Fricker was
60 in Omagh
as 'Nuala O'Loan'.
Wed, Mar 23 2005
Poster of Milk
Milk
Brenda Fricker was
59 in Milk
as 'Nan'.
Sat, Feb 12 2005
Poster of Inside I'm Dancing
Inside I'm Dancing
Brenda Fricker was
59 in Inside I'm Dancing
as 'Eileen'.
Fri, Oct 15 2004
Poster of Trauma
Trauma
Brenda Fricker was
59 in Trauma
as 'Petra'.
Fri, Sep 17 2004
Poster of Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss
Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss
Brenda Fricker was
59 in Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss
as 'Madame Alex'.
Mon, Mar 29 2004
Poster of Veronica Guerin
Veronica Guerin
Brenda Fricker was
58 in Veronica Guerin
as 'Bernie Guerin'.
Fri, Jul 11 2003
Poster of Conspiracy of Silence
Conspiracy of Silence
Brenda Fricker was
58 in Conspiracy of Silence
as 'Annie McLaughlin'.
Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of Watermelon
Watermelon
Brenda Fricker was
58 in Watermelon
as 'Teresa Ryan'.
Wed, Apr 16 2003
Poster of Pete's Meteor
Pete's Meteor
Brenda Fricker was
57 in Pete's Meteor
as 'Lily'.
Tue, Dec 31 2002
Poster of The Intended
The Intended
Brenda Fricker was
57 in The Intended
as 'Mrs. Jones'.
Thu, Jun 06 2002
Poster of Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story
Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story
Brenda Fricker was
57 in Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story
as 'Alexandra MacLean'.
Mon, Mar 18 2002
Poster of I Was a Rat
I Was a Rat
Brenda Fricker was
56 in I Was a Rat
as 'Joan Jones'.
Sun, Dec 09 2001
Poster of The War Bride
The War Bride
Brenda Fricker was
56 in The War Bride
as 'Betty'.
Wed, Mar 21 2001
Poster of Cupid & Cate
Cupid & Cate
Brenda Fricker was
55 in Cupid & Cate
as 'Willie Hendley'.
Sun, May 07 2000
Poster of Durango
Durango
Brenda Fricker was
54 in Durango
as 'Aunt Maeve'.
Sun, Apr 25 1999
Poster of Resurrection
Resurrection
Brenda Fricker was
54 in Resurrection
as 'Clare's mother'.
Mon, Mar 15 1999
Poster of The American
The American
Brenda Fricker was
53 in The American
as 'Mrs. Bread'.
Sat, Dec 26 1998
Poster of Painted Angels
Painted Angels
Brenda Fricker was
53 in Painted Angels
as 'Annie Ryan'.
Tue, Jul 21 1998
Poster of Resurrection Man
Resurrection Man
Brenda Fricker was
52 in Resurrection Man
as 'Dorcas Kelly'.
Fri, Feb 13 1998
Poster of Masterminds
Masterminds
Brenda Fricker was
52 in Masterminds
as 'Principal Claire Maloney'.
Fri, Aug 22 1997
Poster of Swann
Swann
Brenda Fricker was
52 in Swann
as 'Rose Hindmarch'.
Sat, Mar 01 1997
Poster of A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill
Brenda Fricker was
51 in A Time to Kill
as 'Ethel Twitty'.
Wed, Jul 24 1996
Poster of Moll Flanders
Moll Flanders
Brenda Fricker was
51 in Moll Flanders
as 'madame Mazzawatty'.
Fri, Jun 14 1996
Poster of Journey
Journey
Brenda Fricker was
50 in Journey
as 'Lottie'.
Sun, Dec 10 1995
Poster of A Man of No Importance
A Man of No Importance
Brenda Fricker was
49 in A Man of No Importance
as 'Lily Byrne'.
Sat, Dec 24 1994
Poster of Angels in the Outfield
Angels in the Outfield
Brenda Fricker was
49 in Angels in the Outfield
as 'Maggie Nelson'.
Fri, Jul 15 1994
Poster of Deadly Advice
Deadly Advice
Brenda Fricker was
49 in Deadly Advice
as 'Iris Greenwood'.
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America
Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America
Brenda Fricker was
48 in Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America
as 'Mary Ann Rowe (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of So I Married an Axe Murderer
So I Married an Axe Murderer
Brenda Fricker was
48 in So I Married an Axe Murderer
as 'May Mackenzie'.
Fri, Jul 30 1993
Poster of The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story
The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story
Brenda Fricker was
48 in The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story
as 'Eliza'.
Sun, Jul 18 1993
Poster of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Brenda Fricker was
47 in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
as 'Pigeon Lady'.
Sun, Nov 15 1992
Poster of Utz
Utz
Brenda Fricker was
47 in Utz
as 'Marta'.
Sun, Mar 15 1992
Poster of The Field
The Field
Brenda Fricker was
45 in The Field
as 'Maggie McCabe'.
Fri, Sep 21 1990
Poster of My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown
Brenda Fricker was
44 in My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown
as 'Mrs. Brown'.
Fri, Apr 07 1989
Poster of The Picnic
The Picnic
Brenda Fricker was
44 in The Picnic
as 'Ray's Mother'.
Sun, Feb 19 1989
Poster of The Woman Who Married Clark Gable
The Woman Who Married Clark Gable
Brenda Fricker was
40 in The Woman Who Married Clark Gable
as 'Mary'.
Wed, Aug 28 1985
Poster of Exploits at West Poley
Exploits at West Poley
Brenda Fricker was
39 in Exploits at West Poley
as 'Aunt Draycott'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Ballroom of Romance
The Ballroom of Romance
Brenda Fricker was
36 in The Ballroom of Romance
as 'Bridie'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Bloody Kids
Bloody Kids
Brenda Fricker was
35 in Bloody Kids
as 'Nurse'.
Sat, Mar 22 1980
Poster of The Quatermass Conclusion
The Quatermass Conclusion
Brenda Fricker was
34 in The Quatermass Conclusion
as 'Alison Thorpe'.
Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of The Music Machine
The Music Machine
Brenda Fricker was
34 in The Music Machine
as 'Mrs. Pearson'.
Tue, May 01 1979
Poster of Licking Hitler
Licking Hitler
Brenda Fricker was
32 in Licking Hitler
as 'Eileen Graham'.
Tue, Jan 10 1978
Poster of Your Man from Six Counties
Your Man from Six Counties
Brenda Fricker was
31 in Your Man from Six Counties
as 'Mollie'.
Tue, Oct 26 1976
Poster of The Virgins
The Virgins
Brenda Fricker was
29 in The Virgins
as 'Pat Moran'.
Mon, Jun 24 1974
Poster of Sinful Davey
Sinful Davey
Brenda Fricker was
23 in Sinful Davey
as 'Maid'.
Mon, Feb 10 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Catch
The Catch
Brenda Fricker was
77+ in The Catch
as 'Phyllis'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 25 2023
Poster of Holding
Holding
Brenda Fricker was
77+ in Holding
as 'as Lizzie Meany, Mrs. Meany'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 14 2022
Poster of Cam Boy
Cam Boy
Brenda Fricker was
76+ in Cam Boy
as 'Tilda'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 30 2021
Poster of Beautiful People
Beautiful People
Brenda Fricker was
63+ in Beautiful People
as 'Narg'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 2008
Poster of No Tears
No Tears
Brenda Fricker was
56+ in No Tears
as 'Grainne McFadden'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2002
Poster of I Was a Rat
I Was a Rat
Brenda Fricker was
56+ in I Was a Rat
as 'Joan Jones'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 09 2001
Poster of Relative Strangers
Relative Strangers
Brenda Fricker was
53+ in Relative Strangers
as 'Maureen'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of A Woman of Independent Means
A Woman of Independent Means
Brenda Fricker was
50+ in A Woman of Independent Means
as 'Mother Steed'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 1995
Poster of Seekers
Seekers
Brenda Fricker was
48+ in Seekers
as 'Stella Hazard'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 25 1993
Poster of Brides of Christ
Brides of Christ
Brenda Fricker was
46+ in Brides of Christ
as 'Sister Agnes'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 04 1991
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Brenda Fricker was
41+ in Casualty
as 'Megan Roach'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Eh Brian! It's A Whopper
Eh Brian! It's A Whopper
Brenda Fricker was
39+ in Eh Brian! It's A Whopper
as 'Bridget'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 09 1984
Poster of The Gathering Seed
The Gathering Seed
Brenda Fricker was
38+ in The Gathering Seed
as 'Kitty Henshaw'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1983
Poster of Quatermass
Quatermass
Brenda Fricker was
34+ in Quatermass
as 'Alison Thorpe'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of Angels
Angels
Brenda Fricker was
30+ in Angels
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of Black and Blue
Black and Blue
Brenda Fricker was
28+ in Black and Blue
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 1973
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Brenda Fricker was
25+ in Play for Today
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Brenda Fricker was
20+ in BBC Play of the Month
as 'Emma'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Brenda Fricker was
8+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Brenda Fricker was
6+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Lottie, Willie Hendley, Maeve'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951