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Leah O'Rourke (born 12 November 1988) is an Irish actress. She is best known for her role as Jenny Joyce in the Channel 4 comedy series Derry Girls.
Career
O'Rourke rose to prominence in 2018 following her supporting role in the comedy series, Derry Girls.
Outside of Derry Girls, O'Rourke has appeared in several short films, including Wasted (2013), Anna (2013), and Normality (2014). In 2016 O'Rourke played the character of Siobhán in the award-winning film Half Brothers. O'Rourke has spoken about how she auditioned for the role of 'Marianne' in the critically acclaimed drama series, Normal People, but lost out to eventual-star, Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Aside from acting professionally, O'Rourke has also worked as a drama tutor in the Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts.
In 2023, O'Rourke took part as a contestant on the sixth series of Dancing with the Stars, paired with John Nolan.
Leah is also the niece of actor John Lynch and actress Susan Lynch.
Filmography
| Year | Film/Television | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Fiddler's Walk | Young Naomh | Film |
| 2008 | Last Man Hanging | Dancer | TV film |
| 2009 | Seacht | Student | TV series |
| 2012 | Game of Thrones | Extra | TV series |
| 2013 | Wasted | Girl at party | Short film |
| Anna | Anna Phelan | Short film | |
| Midnight | Sarah | Short film | |
| 2014 | 1: Nenokkadine | Passerby | Film |
| Normality | Julie | Short film | |
| 2016 | Half Brothers | Siobhán | Film |
| 2018–2022 | Derry Girls | Jenny Joyce | TV series |
| 2022 | The Six O'Clock Show | Guest | Chat show |
| 2023 | Dancing with the Stars | Contestant | Series 6 |