Olwen Catherine Kelly was born on March 30, 1987, in Ireland. She is a multifaceted personality, exceling in both modeling and acting, with her most notable role being Jane Doe in the film Autopsy of Jane Doe. Kelly is a married woman with a daughter.
Born into a family of five siblings, including a sister, a brother, and two brothers who were raised separately, Kelly grew up in Celbridge. Her mother, a teacher, had a passion for singing in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Kelly's acting career began with her second role in The Autopsy of Jane Doe, following her studies in biology at Maynooth. Prior to this, she worked in retail and as a model, mostly in London. Her agent submitted her for the part, despite her limited acting credits, and the director was impressed with her after their meeting, knowing he would cast her for the role.
As a model, Kelly has worked with prominent high-street brands, including Next and TK Maxx, as well as numerous publications. The role of Jane Doe required her to overcome two significant challenges: nudity throughout the film and maintaining the stillness of a corpse.
Following The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Kelly decided to take acting lessons before pursuing further auditions. This experience had a profound impact on her, and she continued to develop her acting skills.
Before her role in The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Kelly had appeared in Patrick Ryan's Darkness on the Edge of Town. Her first acting role, it was secured after she responded to an ad on Gumtree.
