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My Take
Fionnula Flanagan is the kind of Irish character actress who elevates whatever she's in. For me her Eloise Hawking on Lost is unforgettable, the sort of cryptic, commanding presence that made a wild show feel grounded, and that Primetime Emmy recognition is well earned. But what I really admire is the range across decades, from James Joyce's Women and Waking Ned to The Others, The Guard and the lovely Song of the Sea. She's never been a tabloid name, just a consistently excellent performer working from stage roots into film and television. That's the career I find most respectable, longevity built purely on craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fionnula Flanagan
- Name (Japanese)
- フィオヌラ・フラナガン
- Reading
- ふぃおぬら・ふらながん
- Born
- December 10, 1941 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / film producer / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Fionnula Flanagan born?
Born December 10, 1941 (age 84).
Where is Fionnula Flanagan from?
Fionnula Flanagan is from Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.
What does Fionnula Flanagan do?
Fionnula Flanagan works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, film producer, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.