Sinéad Cusack

Sinéad Cusack, born in 1948, began her acting career at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, swiftly transitioning to London where she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1969. Her accolades include Critics' Circle and Evening Standard Awards for Sebastian Barry's "Our Lady of Sligo" and Tony Award nominations for her roles in "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Rock 'n' Roll." With five Olivier Award nominations, she has etched a formidable presence in theatre, and her inclusion in The Irish Times' top 25 Irish film actors list underscores her enduring impact on both stage and screen.