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Brenda Fricker

Brenda Fricker

Actor · born 17 February 1945 · Dublin, Ireland

Brenda Fricker (February 17, 1945 – July 17, 2026) was an Irish actress, whose career spanned six decades on stage and screen. She appeared in more than 30 films and television roles. In 1990, she became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, earning the award for Best Supporting Actress for the biopic My Left Foot (1989). She also appeared in films such as The Field (1990), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993), Angels in the Outfield (1994), A Time to Kill (1996), Veronica Guerin (2003), Inside I'm Dancing (2004) and Albert Nobbs (2011). She was also a regular as a nurse in the BBC drama Casualty.

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Where to start: My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989).

As actor 51

TV shows 13

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Brenda Fricker movie?

By viewer score, My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989) at 7.5/10.

What are Brenda Fricker’s most popular movies?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, A Time to Kill, My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown.

How many movies has Brenda Fricker made?

51 films on TMDB, 51 as actor.

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