Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 17/02/1945 |
| Age | 81 years (died on 17, Jul, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Dublin, Ireland |
| Date of Death | 17/07/2026 |
Latest News about Brenda Fricker
17/07/2026
Brenda Fricker died at the age of 81, according to tributes published after her death was confirmed. Coverage noted her long career in film and television, including her Academy Award-winning role in "My Left Foot" and her status as one of Ireland's most celebrated actors.
17/09/2025
Brenda Fricker published her memoir, "She Died Young: A Life in Fragments," after working on it for several years. The book recounts childhood abuse, sexual violence, tuberculosis, mental health struggles, and miscarriages, and she said financial pressures were part of the reason 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. |