Fiona O'Shaughnessy is an Irish film, stage, and television actress. She has appeared in Warlock III: The End of Innocence (1999), Goldfish Memory (2003), Alexander (2004), Until Death (2007), Nightwatching (2007), Malice in Wonderland (2009), Outcast (2010), Utopia (2013-2015), Nina Forever (2015), The Living and The Dead (2017), Gretel & Hansel (2020), and Halo in 2022.
Early life O'Shaughnessy was born in Galway, Ireland. Her father was an information technology consultant, and her mother is a seamstress. O'Shaughnessy's family emigrated to Reading in England, when she was 9. She returned to Galway a decade later where she pursued a career in theatre. At the age of 24 O'Shaughnessy moved to Dublin. She dated Irish comedian David McSavage for a period of time in 2012.
Career Stage O'Shaughnessy's first notable stage role was playing Salome for the Gate Theatre in Dublin. Other stage work has included The Shaughraun for the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, which transferred to the West End's Albery Theatre in 2005. In 2006 she appeared in the UK premiere of Blackwater Angel by Jim Nolan at the Finborough Theatre, London. Other work for the Gate Theatre includes Arms and the Man, Oliver, The Importance of Being Earnest, Pride and Prejudice, Blythe Spirit, Present Laughter (which toured in Charleston, South Carolina), See You Next Tuesday, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She played Cate in the Irish debut of Sarah Kane's play Blasted. Other theatre work includes playing Hilde Wangle in Lady from the Sea and Petra Stockman in Enemy of the People at the Arcola Theatre, London, and Amy in 'The Night Alive' at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
Film and television Her film roles include Clara in Goldfish Memory, The Halo Effect, and The Stronger.
From 2013, she starred in a main role as Jessica Hyde in the television series Utopia (2013-2015), in a cast which included Adeel Akhtar, Neil Maskell, Alistair Petrie and James Fox.
In 2015, she starred alongside David Troughton in the comedy romantic horror film Nina Forever, for which she received a nomination for best supporting actress at the 2017 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.
In 2020, she played Mother in the witch horror Gretel & Hansel, and appeared as Maisy Joyce in the 2021 film The Forgiven, with Ralph Fiennes, Jessica Chastain and Matt Smith.
In 2022, she starred as Laera in the fantasy sci-fi series Halo.
Filmography Series Film Year Title Role Notes 1999 Warlock III: The End of Innocence Kris' Friend 2000 Clubbing Femme Fatale Short film 2001 Freaky Deaky 10 to 1 Unknown Short film 2003 Goldfish Memory Clara 2004 Belonging Stephanie Television film 2004 The Halo Effect Suzie 2004 Alexander Nurse 2005 Still Life Woman Short film 2005 Malice Aforethought Florence Television film 2006 The Secret Language Máthair 2007 Until Death Lucy 2007 Nightwatching Marita 2009 Malice in Wonderland Hooker 2010 Outcast Niamh 2015 Nina Forever Nina Nominated - Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actress 2020 Gretel & Hansel Mother 2021 Don't Breathe 2 The Mother (Josephine) 2021 The Forgiven Maisy Joyce
Television Year Title Role Notes 2007 Trouble in Paradise Síofra McShane 2 episodes 2012 Vexed Sarah Stockwood Series:2 Episode:5 2013 Agatha Christie's Poirot Katrina Episode: "The Labours of Hercules" 2013–2014 Utopia Jessica Hyde 11 episodes2015 The Dovekeepers Channa 2 episodes2016 Musketeers Juliette 1 episode S3. E7. "Fool's Gold"2017 The Living and The Dead Martha Enderby 2 episodes2017 Striking Out Meg 10 episodes2018 Finding Joy Silvia S1, E3: "Letting Go"2022–2024 Halo Laera 10 episodes2023 Foundation Dr. Tadj S2, E6: "Why the Gods Made Wine"
Audio YearTitleRoleCompanyNotes2017-2018TracksRachel TurnerBBC Radio 4Main in series 2; guest in series 3
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