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My Take
What fascinates me about Jessie Buckley is that she lost before she won. Coming second on a BBC talent show could have been the end of the story; instead it became the origin myth of one of the most fearless performers of her generation. I love that she refuses to be filed under one label — singer, composer, stage actress, film star — and that she gravitates toward thorny, uncomfortable roles rather than safe prestige projects. There is a rawness in her work that cannot be taught. From Killarney to the Olivier stage, hers is a career built on nerve, and I trust her choices more than almost any actor working today.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jessie Buckley
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェシー・バックリー
- Reading
- じぇしー・ばっくりー
- Born
- December 28, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- singer / actor / composer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2018 British Independent Film Awards
- 2022 Laurence Olivier Awards
- Trophée Chopard
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jessie Buckley born?
Born December 28, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Jessie Buckley from?
Jessie Buckley is from Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland.
What does Jessie Buckley do?
Jessie Buckley works as singer, actor, composer.
How tall is Jessie Buckley?
Jessie Buckley is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.