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My Take
Siobhan Finneran is the kind of character actor I trust on sight. Her venomous turn as O'Brien in Downton Abbey lingers in a way few supporting roles do, and I appreciate how she carries the texture of her Oldham, working-class roots straight into her performances. From her debut in Rita, Sue and Bob Too through years of steady British drama, she has built a career on craft rather than flash. To me, performers like her are the real backbone of an industry, quietly making leads look better while remaining unforgettable themselves. Her durability and precision are exactly what I value in an actor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Siobhan Finneran
- Name (Japanese)
- シヴォーン・フィネラン
- Reading
- しゔぉーん・ふぃねらん
- Born
- January 2, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Oldham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siobhan%20Finneran
Frequently asked questions
When was Siobhan Finneran born?
Born January 2, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Siobhan Finneran from?
Siobhan Finneran is from Oldham, United Kingdom.
What does Siobhan Finneran do?
Siobhan Finneran works as actor, film actor.
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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 items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.