Maria Doyle Kennedy

Maria Doyle Kennedy

61 · Born: Sep 25, 1964

Personal Details

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BornSep 25, 1964 Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland

Biography

Maria Doyle Kennedy, a talented and accomplished actress and director, entered the world on September 25, 1964, in the charming coastal suburb of Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland.

This multifaceted artist is renowned for her captivating performances in a wide range of film and television productions, including the critically acclaimed period drama "The Tudors" (2007),the iconic musical comedy-drama "The Commitments" (1991),and the groundbreaking sci-fi thriller "Orphan Black" (2013).

Maria's personal life is just as fulfilling as her professional one. She has been married to her loving husband, Kieran Kennedy, since June 11, 1988. Together, they have been blessed with four beautiful children, filling their lives with joy, love, and a sense of family.

Career

2025
A Song
A Song as Mother
2024
2022
2021
Kin
Kin as Bridget 'Birdy' Goggins
2020
Wolfwalkers
Wolfwalkers as Mebh's Mother, Moll MacTíre (voice)
2018
Outlander
Outlander as Jocasta Cameron
2016
The Conjuring 2
The Conjuring 2 as Peggy Nottingham
Sing Street
Sing Street as Penny Lawlor
2015
The Timber
The Timber as Maggie
Orphan Black
Orphan Black as Siobhan 'Mrs. S' Sadler
Byzantium
Byzantium as Morag
Titanic
Titanic as Muriel Batley
2011
2010
Dexter
Dexter as Sonya
2007
The Tudors
The Tudors as Catherine of Aragon
2005
Tara Road
Tara Road as Rosemary
2003
Thursday the 12th
Thursday the 12th as Nina Bannister
Mystics
Mystics as Foxy
Spin the Bottle
Spin the Bottle as Anastasia
1999
Miss Julie
Miss Julie as Christine
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist as Irish Shop Assistant
1998
The General
The General as Frances
1997
The MatchMaker
The MatchMaker as Sarah Kelly
The Break
The Break as Roisin
1991
The Commitments
The Commitments as Natalie Murphy