Niamh Cusack

Niamh Cusack

66 · Born: Oct 20, 1959

Personal Details

BornOct 20, 1959 Dublin, Ireland
Parents
  • Cyril Cusack
  • Maureen Cusack
Relatives
  • Sinéad Cusack (Sibling)
  • Pádraig Cusack (Sibling)
  • Catherine Cusack (Half Sibling)
  • Max Irons (Niece or Nephew)
  • Sorcha Cusack (Sibling)
  • Paul Cusack (Sibling)
  • Megan Cusack (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

The renowned actress, born to esteemed actors Cyril Cusack and Maureen Cusack, was raised in the picturesque seaside village of Dalkey, situated south of Dublin, Ireland, alongside her two brothers and two sisters.

With a multifaceted career spanning various mediums, she has garnered recognition for her roles in notable films such as "Hereafter" (2010),"In Love with Alma Cogan" (2012),and "Paris by Night" (1988).

Prior to embarking on her acting journey, she was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, where she honed her skills on the flute and performed professionally with the esteemed RTÉ Concert Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra in Ireland.

At the tender age of 23, she joined the renowned Royal Shakespeare Company, marking the beginning of her illustrious acting career. Her breakout role came when she was cast as Dr. Kate Rowan in the popular television series "Heartbeat" (1992),a part she played until 1995.

In her personal life, she is married to the accomplished actor Finbar Lynch and is the proud mother of their son, Calam Lynch, who has followed in his parents' footsteps to become an actor as well.

Career

2025
Four Mothers
Four Mothers as Maura the Medium
2024
2023
Unwelcome
Unwelcome as Niamh
2019
The Virtues
The Virtues as Janine
2017
The Ghoul
The Ghoul as Fisher
2016
Departure
Departure as Sally
ChickLit
ChickLit as Claire
Rebellion
Rebellion as Nelly Cosgrove
2014
Testament of Youth
Testament of Youth as Sister Jones
2012
The Best of Men
The Best of Men as Sister Edwards
2010
The Kid
The Kid as 1980 School Nurse
Hereafter
Hereafter as Foster Mother
2009
Five Minutes of Heaven
Five Minutes of Heaven as Alistair's Mum - 1975
2007
Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel as Vanessa Byfield
2001
Always and Everyone
Always and Everyone as Christine Fletcher
2000
American Women
American Women as Kate O'Leary
Little Bird
Little Bird as Ellen Hall
1994
Heartbeat
Heartbeat as Dr. Kate Rowan
1992
The Playboys
The Playboys as Brigid Maguire
Angels
Angels as Mary
1990
Fools of Fortune
Fools of Fortune as Josephine
1988
Paris by Night
Paris by Night as Jenny Swanton