No photo available. Represent Dervla Kirwan? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 387 this week

Dervla Kirwan

Actress | Producer

Dervla (meaning "Daughter of a poet") Kirwan was born in October 1971 in Churchtown, Dublin. Her father worked in insurance and her mother was a French and English teacher. She has two older sisters. She was just 15 when she landed her first role in the BBC Drama Troubles and a year later she... See full bio »

Born:

in Churchtown, Dublin, Ireland
More at IMDbPro » Contact Info on IMDbPro Contact Info: View publicist and company
Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent Dervla Kirwan? Add or change photos
1 photo | 9 videos | 64 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

Christopher Eccleston in 'The Fuse': First Look - picture
10 November 2011 1:01 AM, PST | digitalspy
Doctor Who complete reviews: The Next Doctor
12 September 2011 4:01 PM, PDT | Shadowlocked
The 30th annual Vancouver International Film Festival Begins To Announce Titles
17 August 2011 10:22 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight
See all 64 related articles »

Watch on TV

Ondine
Tue. Jan. 31 7:00 AM on SHOW
Ondine
Thur. Feb. 2 1:10 PM on TMC
IMDbTV | All TV listings »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman -- No description provided.

Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

2 wins & 2 nominations See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Jump to: Actress | Producer | Self
Hide HideActress (46 titles)
2012 Entity (post-production)
Ruth Peacock
 
2011 Injustice (TV mini-series)
Jane Travers
– Episode #1.5 (2011) … Jane Travers
– Episode #1.4 (2011) … Jane Travers
– Episode #1.3 (2011) … Jane Travers
– Episode #1.2 (2011) … Jane Travers
– Episode #1.1 (2011) … Jane Travers
 
2011 Luna
Christine
 
2010 The Silence (TV series)
Maggie
– Episode #1.4 (2010) … Maggie
– Episode #1.3 (2010) … Maggie
– Episode #1.2 (2010) … Maggie
– Episode #1.1 (2010) … Maggie
 
2010 Marple: The Secret of Chimneys (TV movie)
Bundle
 
2010 Material Girl (TV series)
Davina Bailey
– Episode #1.6 (2010) … Davina Bailey
– Episode #1.5 (2010) … Davina Bailey
– Episode #1.4 (2010) … Davina Bailey
– Episode #1.3 (2010) … Davina Bailey
– Episode #1.2 (2010) … Davina Bailey
See all 6 episodes »
 
2010 When the Rain Comes (short)
Anna
 
2009 Ondine
Maura
 
2009 Law & Order: UK (TV series)
Beatrice McArdle
– Hidden (2009) … Beatrice McArdle
– Unloved (2009) … Beatrice McArdle
 
2009 Moving On (TV series)
Laura
– Dress to Impress (2009) … Laura
 
2008 Doctor Who (TV series)
Mercy Hartigan
– The Next Doctor (2008) … Mercy Hartigan
 
2007 True Dare Kiss (TV series)
Phil Tyler
– Episode #1.6 (2007) … Phil Tyler
– Episode #1.5 (2007) … Phil Tyler
– Episode #1.4 (2007) … Phil Tyler
– Episode #1.3 (2007) … Phil Tyler
– Episode #1.2 (2007) … Phil Tyler
See all 6 episodes »
 
2007 Dangerous Parking
Noah's Mum
 
2004-2005 55 Degrees North (TV series)
Claire Maxwell
– Episode #2.8 (2005) … Claire Maxwell
– Episode #2.7 (2005) … Claire Maxwell
– Episode #2.6 (2005) … Claire Maxwell
– Episode #2.5 (2005) … Claire Maxwell
– Episode #2.4 (2005) … Claire Maxwell
See all 14 episodes »
 
2005 Casanova (TV mini-series)
Casanova's Mother
– Episode #1.1 (2005) … Casanova's Mother
 
2004 School for Seduction
Clare
 
2004 The Deputy (TV movie)
Terri Leonard
 
2003 A Tale of Two Wives (TV movie)
Charlie Goodman
 
2002 Dalziel and Pascoe (TV series)
Rye Pomona
– Dialogues of the Dead: Part 2 (2002) … Rye Pomona
– Dialogues of the Dead: Part 1 (2002) … Rye Pomona
 
2001 Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (TV series)
Petra Winters
– Painkillers (2001) … Petra Winters
 
2001 Shades (TV mini-series)
Maeve Sullivan
– Episode #1.6 (2001) … Maeve Sullivan
– Episode #1.5 (2001) … Maeve Sullivan
– Episode #1.4 (2001) … Maeve Sullivan
– Episode #1.3 (2001) … Maeve Sullivan
– Episode #1.2 (2001) … Maeve Sullivan
See all 6 episodes »
 
2000-2001 Hearts and Bones (TV series)
Emma Rose
– Episode #2.6 (2001) … Emma Rose
– Episode #2.5 (2001) … Emma Rose
– Episode #2.4 (2001) … Emma Rose
– Episode #2.3 (2001) … Emma Rose
– Episode #2.2 (2001) … Emma Rose
See all 13 episodes »
 
2001 The Bombmaker (TV movie)
Andrea Hayes
 
2000 Happy Birthday Shakespeare (TV movie)
Kate Green
 
2000 Bee Stung Wasp (short)
 
1999 The Greatest Store in the World (TV movie)
Mum
 
1999 The Flint Street Nativity (TV movie)
Jaye Dackers / Angel Gabriel
 
1999 Eureka Street (TV mini-series)
Aoirghe
– Episode #1.4 (1999) … Aoirghe
– Episode #1.3 (1999) … Aoirghe
– Episode #1.2 (1999) … Aoirghe
– Episode #1.1 (1999) … Aoirghe
 
1999 With or Without You
Rosie Boyd
 
1999 The Dark Room (TV movie)
Jane 'Jinx' Kingsley
 
1998 Pete's Meteor
Carmel
 
1996-1998 Ballykissangel (TV series)
Assumpta Fitzgerald
– Amongst Friends (1998) … Assumpta Fitzgerald
– The Reckoning (1998) … Assumpta Fitzgerald
– Pack up Your Troubles (1998) … Assumpta Fitzgerald
– Lost Sheep (1998) … Assumpta Fitzgerald
– Personal Call (1998) … Assumpta Fitzgerald
See all 23 episodes »
 
1997 Mr. White Goes to Westminster (TV movie)
The Ferret
 
1997 The Vicar of Dibley (TV series)
Assumpta Fitzgerald
– Ballykissdibley (1997) … Assumpta Fitzgerald
 
1996 Father Ted (TV series)
Assumpta
– A Christmassy Ted (1996) … Assumpta
 
1993-1996 Goodnight Sweetheart (TV series)
Phoebe / Phoebe Bamford
– Let's Get Away from It All (1996) … Phoebe
– The Yanks Are Coming (1996) … Phoebe
– Someone to Watch Over Me (1996) … Phoebe
– There's Something About a Soldier (1996) … Phoebe
– Turned Out Nice Again (1996) … Phoebe
See all 27 episodes »
 
1994 War of the Buttons
Marie (voice)
 
1993 A Handful of Stars (TV movie)
 
1993 Poor Beast in the Rain (TV movie)
Eileen
 
1992 A Time to Dance (TV series)
Bernadette Kennedy
– Episode #1.3 (1992) … Bernadette Kennedy
– Episode #1.2 (1992) … Bernadette Kennedy
– Episode #1.1 (1992) … Bernadette Kennedy
 
1991 4 Play (TV series)
Morna
– In the Border Country (1991) … Morna
 
1991 December Bride
Young Martha (Sarah's Daughter)
 
1990 Casualty (TV series)
Anna
– Penalty (1990) … Anna
 
1990 The Lilac Bus (TV movie)
Celia
 
1988 Troubles (TV movie)
Viola O'Neill
 
1986 The Fantasist
Fiona
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2000 Bee Stung Wasp (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (19 titles)
2011 Daybreak (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 26 July 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2010 Arena (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Rolf Harris Paints His Dream (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Who Do You Think You Are? (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Dervla Kirwan (2010) … Herself
 
2009-2010 The ONE Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 14 July 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 14 May 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2010 Xposé (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.112 (2010) … Herself
 
2001-2010 Breakfast (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Actress
– Episode dated 11 February 2010 (2010) … Herself - Actress
– Episode dated 15 August 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
2008 Doctor Who Confidential (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode #4.14 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Saturday Kitchen (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 December 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 The Great British Menu (TV series)
Herself
– Heston Blumenthal's Dinner at the Gherkin (2008) … Herself
 
2004 Tetris: From Russia with Love (TV documentary)
Narration
 
2004 A Seaside Parish (TV series documentary)
Narrator
 
2002 A Week in the West End (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.5 (2002) … Herself
 
2001 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 14 December 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
2001 GMTV (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 13 November 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 26 July 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
2000 The Priory (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.13 (2000) … Herself (as Dervla Kerwin)
 
2000 Loose Women (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.23 (2000) … Herself
 
1998 Casualty 250 (TV documentary)
 
1998 Sex in a Cold Climate (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
1998 Light Lunch (TV series)
Herself
– It's Good Craic (1998) … Herself
 

Related Videos

Pete's Meteor -- Life changes in an instant for a Dublin family when a miracle falls from the sky. Mike Myers stars in his first dramatic turn as Pete, an ex-junkie trying to get back on his feet when his friends die and he must step in to help raise the deceased's kids. Ondine -- Trailer for Ondine Ondine -- An unlikely love story in this dramatic trailer
See all 9 »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

(July-October 2005) Theatre: played "Alice" in the play "Aristocrats" at the National Theatre (Lyttelton), London, UK. Written by Brian Friel. Directed by 'Cairns, Tom'. See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Interviews  | 4 Articles  | 6 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Dervla Kerwin

Height:

5' 4" (1.63 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Daughter-in-law of actress Angela Thorne. Sister-in-law of actor Laurence Penry-Jones. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio