Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 17/02/1945 |
| Age | 81 years (died on 16, Jul, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Dublin, Ireland |
| Date of Death | 16/07/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Brenda Fricker
17/07/2026
Brenda Fricker died in Dublin at the age of 81 after a period of ill health. Her death was confirmed by her agent, and coverage highlighted her landmark career as the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for My Left Foot.
17/09/2025
Brenda Fricker published her memoir, She Died Young: A Life in Fragments, after spending several years writing it. The book discusses childhood abuse, sexual violence, tuberculosis, mental health struggles, and miscarriages, and she said financial pressure was part of why she decided to write it.
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Bio/Wiki
| Name | Brenda Fricker |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Ena Mary Burke School of Drama and Elocution, Dublin |
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| College/University | Loreto College, Dublin |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 1979 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Barry Davis (deceased) | ||||
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| Siblings | Gránia (elder) |
Career
| Debut Film | Of Human Bondage (1964) |
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| TV | Tolka Row (1964-1968) as 'Joan Broderick' |
| Last Film | The Miracle Club (2024) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Dundrum, Dublin. | |
| 2. Spent two years in hospital after being thrown through a car windscreen in a cycling accident at 14. | |
| 3. Developed tuberculosis and had several suicide attempts leading to psychiatric treatment. | |
| 4. Worked as an assistant to the art editor of The Irish Times at age 19. | |
| 5. Originally wanted to become a reporter but became an actor by chance. | |
| 6. Married Barry Davis in 1979 and divorced in 1988. | |
| 7. Had six miscarriages during her marriage. | |
| 8. Barry Davis was an alcoholic and died in 1990. | |
| 9. Gained recognition for her role as 'Megan Roach' in 'Casualty' (1986). | |
| 10. First Irish actress to win Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Academy Awards. | |
| 11. Published her memoir in 2025, discussing childhood abuse and her struggles. |
