Charlie Murphy
Date Of Birth | November 30, 1984 |
Age | 39 years 10 months 6 days |
Day of Birth | Friday |
Place Of Birth | Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Profession | Actress |
Birth Name | Charlotte Murphy |
Personal Information | |
Residence | Ireland |
Religion | Christianity |
Languages | English , Irish |
Star Sign | Aries |
Nationality | Irish |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Complexion | White |
Body Features & Measurements | |
Height | 162 CM 5 Feet 4 Inches |
Eye color | Black |
Hair color | Black |
Weight | 50 KG 110 lbs , 55 KG 121 lbs |
Figure Type | Hourglass |
Hair type | Slim |
Family Information | |
Father | Pat Murphy (Pastor) |
Mother | Brenda Murphy (Hair stylist) |
Education Qualifications | |
Education(College) | Ballyfermot College (dropped out) |
Alma Mater | Gaiety School of Acting (Dublin; class of 2006-2008) |
Career Information | |
Debut (Movie) | Philomena(2013) |
Years Active | 2009– |
Debut (TV) | The Clinic(2009) |
Debut(Theater) | Pygmalion(2011) |
Favorites, Hobbies, Likes/ Dislikes | |
Favorite Actor | Toni Colette |
Favorite Authors | Enda Walsh Sarah Kane |
Favorite play | 4.48 Psychosis (Sarah Kane) |
Social Networks, Web links | |
Facebook Profile | Charlie Murphy Facebook Profile |
Twitter Profile | Charlie Murphy Twitter Profile |
Contact | |
Talent Agents | Conor McCaughan (Troika Talent) Troika Talent |
Fan Mail | 180 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5QZ |
More Information | |
Inspirations | Tony McCleane Fay (Barecheek Theatre company) Monika McCleane Fay (Barecheek Theatre company) |
Biography
Charlie Murphy (born Charlotte) is a British Irish actress. Charlie Murphy is popular for her roles as Siobhan Delaney (in Irish Gangster Crime drama Love/ Hate), Ann Gallagher (British crime drama Happy Valley), Jessie Eden (British historical fiction TV series Peaky Blinders)
Childhood - Family
Charlotte Murphy was born on 30th November 1984 in St John’s Manor, Enniscorthy, Wexford County, Ireland to Brenda Murphy(Mother) & Pat Murphy(Father). She mostly spent her teenage years in Wexford. Her family moved to Wexford when she was 12. Her family lived close to a theater in Wexford, it kindled her interest in acting as a child. [3]
An alternative date of April 19, 1988 is also found for her date of birth.
Parents
Charlie's mother Brenda Murphy is a Hairstylist. Father Pat Murphy is a pastor at (Born Again Christian) Church. Her middle class Irish family owns a hair salon (named Scissors Empire) in the town, Charlie grew up with 5 other siblings.
Her mother is a bubbly person with problem solving skills, her father is a poet by hobby.
[ Charlie Murphy and Mom- childhood ]
Education
- Gaiety School of Acting: She got trained in acting at 'The Gaiety School of Acting' (GSA), an Irish drama school. It is located on the Essex Street West in Temple Bar Dublin. It was founded by actor/ director Joe Dowling. She studied at the institution in the class of 2006-2008. Some of the alumni of the institution are: Colin Farrell, Colin O'Donoghue, Olivia Wilde, Aidan Turner..
- Ballyfermot College: She attended the Ballyfermot College located in Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin. But dropped out before finishing.
Interesting Facts
- Charlie's sister is a hair stylist, she often works on Charlie's hair, especially during events.
- Theater girl: As a young girl she worked with Lane Theatre Group & the Bare Cheek Theatre Company.
- Nudity: She is not repelled by nudity despite her father being a Christian pastor and herself being a devout Christian, she doesn't mind getting nude if the scene requires it. Her father is not the objecting type either.
- She has worked with Killian Scott for a long time.
- Activism - Philanthropy
- LGBT supporter: She supports LGBT rights, she supported legalizing LGBT marriage in Ireland.
- She has supported campaigns like 'Sleep out Dublin'.
- Repeal the 8th: She encouraged her followers to vote to 'repeal the 8th'
- Religion: She is a church going Christian. Her parents became born again Christians when she was 8 years old. [2]
- This is Our Youth: Charlie's first play after graduating is- This is Our Youth. [3]
- High Pitch Sneezer: Her Twitter bio read- "actor/ High pitch sneezer/ 2 many sisters". She apparently is a loud sneezer. [5]
[ Charlie Murphy ]
Questions & Answers
- What are her tips for aspiring actors?
- "Prepare for auditions, know that you are always learning. It can be lonely at times, don’t lock yourself away, get out & see what’s going on by supporting other actors" [3]
- What is an Ideal date according to her?
- To spend a day with her boyfriend, Having brunch reading books on a sunny day. [3]
- Are Charlie Murphy & Cillian Murphy related?
- She has co-starred with 'Cillian Murphy' on the show Peaky Blinders(2017), they are not related.
- Who is her favorite actor?
- Toni Colette [3]
- Who are Favorite writers?
- Sarah Kane & Enda Walsh [3]
- What is her favorite Play?
- 4.48 Psychosis (by Sarah Kane) [3]
Filmography
Movies List
Year | Movie | Character | Comments |
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The Winter Lake | |||
2019 | The Corrupted | DS Gemma Connelly | |
2019 | Dark Lies the Island | Sarah | |
2017 | The Foreigner | Maggie / Sara McKay | |
2016 | Walk Invisible: The Brontë Sisters | Anne Brontë | Main Role; TV Movie |
2014 | The Young Victorians | Edie | TV Movie |
2014 | Northmen - A Viking Saga | Inghean | |
2014 | '71 | Brigid | |
2013 | Philomena | Kathleen |
TV Series List
Year | TV Series | Character | Comments |
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2017-2019 | Peaky Blinders | Jessie Eden | 8 episodes; Recurring; Season 4 & 5 |
2014-2016 | Happy Valley | Ann Gallagher | Main Role; 12 episodes; Season 1 &2 |
2016 | Rebellion | Elizabeth Butler | Young Guns, To Arms, Under Siege, Surrender, The Reckoning(Season 1 Episodes 1-5); Mini-Series |
2015 | The Last Kingdom | Queen Iseult | 3 Episodes; Season 1 Episodes 6-8 |
2010-2014 | Love/Hate | Siobhan Delaney | Main Role; 27 episodes |
2013-2014 | The Village | Martha Allingham / Martha Lane | Main Role; All 12 episodes; she plays a Methodist's daughter (she is a pastor's daughter) |
2014 | Quirke | Deirdre Hunt | The Silver Swan(Season 1 Episode 2); Mini-Series |
2013 | Ripper Street | Evelyn Foley | Dynamite and a Woman (Season 2 Episode 4) |
2012 | Misfits | Grace | Season 4 Episode 5 |
2010 | Single-Handed | Mairead O'Sullivan | Between Two Fires, A Cold Heaven, A Cold Heaven (Season 4 Episode 4-6) |
2009 | The Clinic | Natasha Halpin | Season 7 Episode 3 |
Short Movies List
Year | Movie | Character | Comments |
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2016 | Banshee Betty | Banshee Betty | |
2013 | Small Time | Lucy | |
This is Our Youth |
Stage/ Theater
Year | Play | Character | Comments |
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2018 | Lieutenant of Inishmore | Mairead |
Directed by Michael Grandage Lcoation: Noël Coward Theatre, West End |
ROOMS |
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2011 | Pygmalion | Eliza Doolittle |
by Annabelle Comyn Location: Abbey Theatre She won the Best Actress award at the Irish Times Theatre Awards |
Big Maggie | Katie |
Location: Druid Theatre directed by Garry Hynes |
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Our Few & Evil Days | Adele |
writer: Mark O Rowe Location: The Abbey Theatre |
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Disco Pigs | Runt |
writer: Enda Walsh directed by Cathal Cleary Location: the Young Vic |
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The Silver Tassie | Jessie |
by Garry Hynes Location: The Lincoln Centre, New York Location: Druid Theatre |
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Romeo & Juliet | Juliet |
Location: Half Moon Theatre Directed by Marion Wyatt |
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The Taming of the Shrew | Bianca |
Location: Shakespeare in the Park directed by Kristian Marken |
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4.48 Psychosis |
Location: Granary Theatre, Cork directed by Tony McCleane-Fay |
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One a Catholic | Mother Basil |
Location: Wexford Opera House directed by Tony McCleane-Fay |
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This is our youth | Jessica |
Location: Bedrock Theatre / Project Arts Directed by Jimmy Fay |
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Anatomy of a Seagull | Nina |
Location: Loose Cannon/ Smock Alley directed by Jason Byrne |
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The Resistible rise of Arturo UI and the Colleen Bawn |
Location: Bruiser Theatre directed by Lisa May |
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Arlington | Isla |
by Enda Walsh Location: National Theatre of Ireland Location: St Ann’s Warehouse, NY |
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Helen of Troy/ Faustus | Good Angel |
Location: Crazy Dog Theatre Directed by: Roger Gregg |
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Jesus has my mom in there | Yangine |
Location: Loose Cannon directed by Dee Roycroft |
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Pool (No water) |
Location: Granary Theatre, Cork directed by: Mark Rogers |
Source: Troika Talent CV page
Awards
Year | Won? | Award | Project | Category | Comments |
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2013 | WON | Irish Film and Television Awards | Love/Hate | Best TV Actress | |
2011 | WON | Irish Times Theatre Awards | Pygmalion | Best Actress |
Quotes
- You always want to chase a good story as an actor.
- I try not to panic too much about things
- I could have gotten away with murder as a kid.
- I am rarely home but I miss home
- I remember standing there. digging my elbows into my stomach, so my hands wouldn't shake [4]