Eileen Walsh
Actress
49 years (Apr 16, 1977)Cork, Ireland
Eileen Walsh is a durable Irish actress who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'The Children Act' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Small Things Like These' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape.
Eileen Walsh
Actress
Eileen Walsh is a durable Irish actress who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'The Children Act' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Small Things Like These' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape.
29 Movies
Plays Eileen Furlong
Small Things Like These
2024
Plays Astrid
Made in Italy
2020
Plays Naomi Henry
The Children Act
2018
Plays The Infant Phenomenon
Nicholas Nickleby
2002
Plays Crispina
The Magdalene Sisters
2002
Plays Servant
Miss Julie
1999
Plays Dr. Christopher
Triage
2009
Plays Patricia
Ann
2022
Plays Janice Beard
Janice Beard 45 WPM
1999
Plays Jessica
The End
2008
Plays Mags
Lemonade
2026
Plays Dr. Angeli
Wolf
2021
Plays Kate Marley
Maze
2017
Plays Mary
Morning
2012
Plays Crushed Girl
The Van
1996
Plays Siobhan
When Brendan Met Trudy
2000
Plays Paula
Rialto
2020
Plays Dr. McHenry
Gold
2014
Plays Carole
The Last Bus Home
1997
Plays Breda Farrell
Eden
2008
9 TV Shows
Plays Alison
Women on the Verge
2018
Plays Catherine Proctor
Small Town, Big Story
2025
Plays Therese Farrell
Pure Mule
2005
Plays Breege
The South Westerlies
2020
Plays Annette
Patrick Melrose
2018
Plays Marianne Khan
Delicious
2016
Plays Martha
Storyland
2009
Plays Lily De Courcy
Modern Love
2019
Plays Orla Mills
Death in Paradise
2011
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Eileen Walsh and where are they from?
Eileen Walsh is 49 years old, born on April 16, 1977 in Cork, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Eileen Walsh?
Eileen Walsh is best known for roles in The Children Act, Small Things Like These, The Magdalene Sisters.
How many movies has Eileen Walsh been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Eileen Walsh has appeared in 29 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Eileen Walsh's first movie?
The career of Eileen Walsh began with Spaghetti Slow (1996).
What is Eileen Walsh's most recent movie or series?
Eileen Walsh's most recent release is Lemonade, which premiered on September 12, 2026.
What TV shows has Eileen Walsh appeared in?
On television, Eileen Walsh has appeared in Modern Love, Patrick Melrose, Death in Paradise, Small Town, Big Story.
Eileen Walsh
1977-04-16 · Cork, Ireland
Eileen Walsh is an Irish film, TV and stage actress. Born on 16 April 1977 in Cork, she initially did not want to be an actress, but soon followed in her elder sister Catherine's footsteps. She earned rave reviews for her performance as Runt in the original stage production of Disco Pigs and gained her first film lead with the titular role in 1999's Janice Beard 45 WPM. She also memorably played the tragic Crispina in Peter Mullan's 2002 film The Magdalene Sisters and in 2008 won Best Actress at the Tribeca Film Festival for her portrayal of Breda in the film Eden.