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Fionnula Flanagan Biography

Birth Name:Fionnula Flanagan

Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Assistant director

Fast Facts

One of her notable roles is the supporting role in the horror film "The Others" for which she received a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2002
Before she pursued an acting career, she studied languages at the University de Fribourg in Switzerland
Grew up in Ireland and trained at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, travelling and touring throughout Europe and finally moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career
After appearing in "James Joyce's Women," she wrote, adapted, and produced the stage production
Has guest starred in episodes of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation," as well as appearing in "Star Trek: Enterprise․"
Is an avid supporter for Irish republicans and has attended many lectures, which support the Irish unity in the U․S
Although her parents did not speak the language, they made sure their five children all learned how to speak Irish

1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Comedy or Drama Series: winner
1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated
2001Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
2002Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2002Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2007IFTA Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film: winner
2008IFTA Award-Best Actress in a Lead Role in Film/Television: nominated
2008Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2012IFTA Award-Best Supporting Actress - Film: winner
2014IFTA Award-Best Supporting Actress - Film: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role: nominated
2024IFTA Award-Best Supporting Actress - Television Drama: nominated
2025Lost Weekend Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner