Ciaran Madden, a renowned English actress, entered the world on December 27, 1942, to Dr. James George Madden, a dedicated physician, and his loving wife, the former Maria Elizabeth Dawson. After completing her education at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, she made her stage debut as the captivating "Shirley Hughes" in "The Man Most Likely To...", at the esteemed Alexandria Theatre, Birmingham.
Throughout the 1970s, she solidified her status as a talented actress with a string of memorable television roles. Notable performances during this period include her portrayal of "Ophelia" opposite Richard Chamberlain's Hamlet in the 1970 production directed by Peter Wood, as well as her appearances in the mini-series Sense and Sensibility (1971),Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill (1974),Look Back in Anger (1976),The Country Wife (1977),Much Ado About Nothing (1978),and My Son, My Son (1979).
