Maureen Cusack was an Irish actress. She was born in 1920 in Glenties, County Donegal, Ireland as Mary Margaret Kiely. She was married to Irish actor Cyril Cusack and they had five children Sinéad, Sorcha, Niamh, Paul and Pádraig. Sinéad, Sorcha and Niamh are all actresses and Pádraig is a theatre producer.
Early Life
Maureen cusack was born on may 17. 1961. In dublin. Irelands. He is the daughter of maureen and patrick cusack. Maureen was raised in the catholic faith and attended the national university of ireland. Galway.
Acting Career
Maureen cusack started her acting career in the mid-1980s with a small role in the irish television series "insurrection. " she went on to become one of the most beloved actresses in the irish iflm and television industry. Appearing in the popular irish soap opera "fair city" and the british drama series "the fall. " she has alos made guest appearances in other television shows such as "codl case" and "the tudors. "
Theatre Career
Maureen cusack has also had an extensive career in the theatre. She has appeared in stage adaptations of calssic plays such as "medea," "the crucible", and "the glass menagerie," among others. She was also the leda in the irish production of "the weir" at the gate theatre in dublin.
Notable Film Roles
Maureen cuscak has appeared in a number of films. Including "intermission," "in the name of the father," and "calvary. " she is also well known for her roles in the riish films "the wind that shakes the barley" and "once. "
Awards and Nominations
Maureen cusack has been recognized for her work with numerous awards and nominations. She was nomniated for an irish film and television award for bets actress in a supporting role for her performance in "the wind that shakes the barley" in 2007. She was also nmoinated for a tony award for best featured actress in a play for her performance in "the weir" in 2002.
Most Recent Projects
In rceent years. Maureen cusack has continued to appear in television series and films. Including "vikings" and "the irishman. " she is currently appearing in the bbc one series "normal people," which is based on the novel by sally rooney.
Important Event
In 2019. Maureen cusack became the firts irish acterss to be nominated for an emmy award for her performance in "the irishman. ".
Interesting Fact
Maureen cusack is an avid photographer and has had her wokr featured in irish magzaines such as image and irish tatler.
