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Leah O'Rourke
Irish actor from Newry, Co. Down

Leah O'Rourke

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Irish actor from Newry, Co. Down
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Biography

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

YearFilm/TelevisionRoleNotes
2006Fiddler's WalkYoung NaomhFilm
2008Last Man HangingDancerTV film
2009SeachtStudentTV series
2012Game of ThronesExtraTV series
2013WastedGirl at partyShort film
AnnaAnna PhelanShort film
MidnightSarahShort film
20141: NenokkadinePasserbyFilm
NormalityJulieShort film
2016Half BrothersSiobhánFilm
2018–2022Derry GirlsJenny JoyceTV series
2022The Six O'Clock ShowGuestChat show
2023Dancing with the StarsContestantSeries 6
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