Brenda Fricker

Brenda Fricker is a renowned Irish actress celebrated for her powerful performances in film and television, including her iconic role in 'My Left Foot,' which earned her an Academy Award. Gráinne Breen has humorously noted her resemblance to Fricker, aspiring to emulate her success and talent in the performing arts.

Born on Feb 17, 1945 (80 years old)

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Ireland: Brenda Fricker won the best supporting actress award for 'My Left Foot' in the same year as Pauline Collins's Oscar nomination. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The actor whose most celebrated roles held a sense of sly intelligence – The Irish Times

Ireland: Brenda Fricker is mentioned in the context of the An Post Irish Book Awards shortlist. 7

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Brenda Fricker, Leo Varadkar, Manchán Mangan and Andy Farrell shortlisted – The Irish Times

Ireland: Brenda Fricker is noted as another Irish woman with an acting Oscar. 9

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Jessie Buckley is unbeatable at the Oscars. Unless this happens – The Irish Times

Ireland: Brenda Fricker was one of the most famous Irish women in the world and the first Irish woman to win an acting Oscar. 9

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Oscar winner looks back on her public success and private trauma – The Irish Times

Ireland: Brenda Fricker is an 80-year-old actress known for her roles in The Field and My Left Foot, and she has recently published a memoir titled She Died Young: A Life in Fragments. 8

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘It was real violence, and I needed protection. Where was my father? There was blood all over me’ – The Irish Times

United Kingdom: Brenda Fricker is an Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in theatre, TV, and cinema, including her performance in My Left Foot. 7

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The Guardian: ‘You think rape’s your fault’: Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker on her devastating memoir | Film

United Kingdom: Brenda Fricker was one of Anna Friel's mentors. 8

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The Guardian: ‘I danced my little bottom off!’ Anna Friel on a rejuvenating Oasis gig – and her new Jimmy McGovern drama | Television

Serbia: Brenda Fricker won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'My Left Foot'. 9

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Ireland: Gráinne Breen compares herself to Brenda Fricker, noting a resemblance. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘I was a Billie Barry kid. I’d like to be able to do the splits again’ – The Irish Times