Máirín O'Donovan

Máirín O'Donovan (born 22 February 1936), is an Irish actress, singer, and dancer. She is best known for her numerous roles in film and television, as well as on stage.

Early life She was born to Frank O'Donovan and Kitty McMahon, two prominent workers in showbusiness. Her father became well known for portraying the character of Batty Brennan in the long-running soap opera The Riordans, and her uncle was writer and actor Harry O'Donovan. She spent much of her childhood either living with her aunt in Skerries or in a boarding school, as her parents spent much of their time touring. During the summer, however, O'Donovan toured with her parents. Whilst on these tours, she developed a great love for performing.

She married early at age 21, and because of this she gave up performing in order to raise her family. As her children grew up, O'Donovan gradually spent more and more time performing.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2004 Ella Enchanted Dancer Uncredited 2007 Becoming Jane Dancer Uncredited 2011 Albert Nobbs Dancer Uncredited 2011 This Must Be the Place Woman in Bank

Television Year Title Role Notes 1994 Thou Shalt Not Kill Mrs. Mullins Episode: "The Green Tureen" 2005 Cracking Crime Sr. Aloysius Episode: "Mary Kitt" 2006 Marú Eileen Episode: "The Browne Case" 2014 Ripper Street Agatha Episode: "Your Father. My Friend" 2016 Vikings Governess 3 episodes

Short films Year Title Role 2003 Bodyblow Mourner 2015 69 and Dead Rita