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Evanna Lynch Biography

Birth Name:Evanna Patricia Lynch

Birth Place:Termonfeckin, Ireland

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a 2016 Irish Film and Television Award for her role in "My Name is Emily․"
  • Nominated for a Young Artist Award in 2010 for Best Performance in a Feature Film-Supporting Young Actress
  • Has served as an advocate for Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland
  • Quote: "Sometimes I'm stressed and I'm sick of things and I need to forget about them for a while, so in Harry Potter you're taken to this wonderful imaginary world where everything is so different․"
  • Best known for her role as Luna Lovegood in the "Harry Potter" film franchise
  • Beat out 15,000 actresses for her role in "Harry Potter․"
  • Would make jewelry for her character to wear in the "Harry Potter" films

Awards

  • 2009Scream Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2010Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 2012Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2016IFTA Award-Best Actress in a Lead Role - Film: nominated
  • 2016Achievement Award-Acting: winner
  • 2016Jury Prize-Best Actress: winner