Eva Birthistle
Known for
Eva Birthistle is an Irish actress who appeared in the acclaimed period drama 'Brooklyn' as part of its celebrated ensemble cast. She has built a substantial career across British and Irish television and film, including leading roles in dramas exploring Irish identity and immigration. Birthistle has continued to work across both film and television since her earlier career breakthroughs in the 2000s. Her work reflects a steady commitment to character-driven European cinema.
Eva Birthistle
25 Movies
14 Series
Eva Birthistle is an Irish actress who appeared in the acclaimed period drama 'Brooklyn' as part of its celebrated ensemble cast. She has built a substantial career across British and Irish television and film, including leading roles in dramas exploring Irish identity and immigration. Birthistle has continued to work across both film and television since her earlier career breakthroughs in the 2000s. Her work reflects a steady commitment to character-driven European cinema.
Movies
Plays Georgina
Brooklyn
2015
Plays Edie
Imagine Me & You
2006
Plays Eily Bergin
Breakfast on Pluto
2005
Plays Louise
Wake Wood
2011
Plays Saskia
Nightwatching
2007
Plays Celine Murray
No Ordinary Heist
2026
Plays Saffron
Up Against It
2027
Plays Elaine
The Children
2008
Plays Roisin Hanlon
Ae Fond Kiss...
2004
Plays Karen Prince
Swansong
2015
Plays Caroline
Middletown
2007
Plays Maddy
Reverb
2007
Plays Danielle
The Delinquent Season
2018
Plays Margaret
Life's a Breeze
2013
Plays Liz Joyce
Borstal Boy
2001
Plays Karen
Drinking Crude
1997
Plays Sister Laura
Noble
2014
Plays Renee Frye
Save Angel Hope
2007
Plays Deborah McCeever
Saltwater
2000
Plays Samantha
Mystics
2003
Plays Cat
The Daisy Chain
2008
Plays Rosa
Day of the Flowers
2013
Plays Nat
The Circuit
2016
TV Shows
Plays Ursula Flynn
Bad Sisters
2022
Plays Hild
The Last Kingdom
2015
Plays Det Supt Sarah Cavendish
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Captain Kate Marshall
Strike Back
2010
Plays Jane Lavery
The State Within
2006
Plays Maria Acklam
Trust
2003
Plays Eleanor Brooke
The Last Enemy
2008
Plays Laura
The Bisexual
2018
Plays Sarah Bailey
Amber
2014
Plays Vanessa Peters
Fate: The Winx Saga
2021
Plays Annette Nicholls
Five Daughters
2010
Plays Ruth Blacksmith
Case Sensitive
2011
Plays Rosaleen / Eileen
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Kate Darrow
Vera
2011
Latest Trailers
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No Ordinary Heist
Full Filmography
Up Against It
Saffron
2027
Film
No Ordinary Heist
Celine Murray
2026
Film
Stray
Sam
2025
Film
Bad Sisters
Ursula Flynn · 18 episodes
2022–
TV
Fate: The Winx Saga
Vanessa Peters · 4 episodes
2021–
TV
The Bisexual
Laura · 5 episodes
2018–
TV
The Delinquent Season
Danielle
2018
Film
The Circuit
Nat
2016
Film
Brooklyn
Georgina
2015
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Eva Birthistle and where are they from?
Eva Birthistle is 52 years old, born on April 16, 1974 in Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Eva Birthistle?
Eva Birthistle is best known for roles in Brooklyn, Imagine Me & You, Breakfast on Pluto.
How many movies has Eva Birthistle been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Eva Birthistle has appeared in 25 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Eva Birthistle's first movie?
The career of Eva Birthistle began with Drinking Crude (1997).
What is Eva Birthistle's most recent movie or series?
Eva Birthistle's most recent release is No Ordinary Heist, which premiered on March 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Eva Birthistle appeared in?
On television, Eva Birthistle has appeared in The Last Kingdom, Fate: The Winx Saga, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Strike Back.
Does Eva Birthistle have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Eva Birthistle's upcoming work includes: Up Against It (2027).
Eva Birthistle
1974-04-16 · Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Eva Birthistle (born 1974 in Bray, Co. Wicklow) is an Irish actress, best known for her role in Ae Fond Kiss. She won the London Film Critics Circle British Actress of the Year award in 2004 and has twice won the IFTA Best Actress in a Leading Role (Film) award.Eva Birthistle, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.