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Roma Downey, born on May 6, 1960 in Derry, United Kingdom, is a film producer, film actor and film director. Roma Downey is 66 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Brighton. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, TV Land Award (1999) and 1 more. Notable works include Touched by an Angel and A Woman Named Jackie.
My Take
I find Roma Downey's arc quietly moving. Born in Derry during the Troubles, she went on to comfort the world as the angel Monica across nine seasons of Touched by an Angel, a poignant irony given her origins. What I respect most is that she refused to stay merely an actress, stepping into producing and shaping her own projects. The OBE, the Hollywood Walk of Fame star, her turn as Jackie Kennedy, all point to someone of genuine substance. There is a grace and conviction about her that the résumé only hints at, and I admire the resolve that carried her this far.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Roma Downey
- Name (Japanese)
- ロマ・ダウニー
- Reading
- ろま・だうにー
- Born
- May 6, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Derry, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / film actor / film director
2. Background
- University
- University of Brighton
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 1999 TV Land Award
- 2016 Irish Film & Television Awards
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Touched by an Angel | — | |
| Notable work | A Woman Named Jackie | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://roma-downey.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/RealRomaDowney
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roma%20Downey
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q258989
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Roma Downey born?
Born May 6, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Roma Downey from?
Roma Downey is from Derry, United Kingdom.
What does Roma Downey do?
Roma Downey works as actor, film producer, film actor, film director.
What is Roma Downey known for?
Notable works include Touched by an Angel, A Woman Named Jackie.
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