Niamh Cusack

Niamh Cusack

65 · Born: Oct 20, 1959

Personal Details

BornOct 20, 1959 Dalkey, County Dublin, Ireland
Parents
  • Cyril Cusack
  • Maureen Cusack
Relatives
  • Sinéad Cusack (Sibling)
  • Pádraig Cusack (Sibling)
  • Catherine Cusack (Half Sibling)
  • Max Irons (Niece or Nephew)
  • Sorcha Cusack (Sibling)
  • Paul Cusack (Sibling)
  • Megan Cusack (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Niamh Cusack, a highly acclaimed and accomplished Irish actress, made her entry into the world on October 20, 1959, amidst a rich cultural backdrop that would later prove instrumental in nurturing her remarkable talent.

From a tender age, Niamh was already enthralled by the world of acting, and it was her family's deep-seated involvement in the performing arts that played a pivotal role in fostering her innate passion for the craft.

Noted thespian has enjoyed a distinguished and storied career with the esteemed Royal Shakespeare Company, taking to the stage in a multitude of prominent productions since the mid-1980s.

Notable beyond her extensive on-screen presence, Cusack has simultaneously established herself as a talented voice actress within the realm of radio, graciously contributing her distinctive vocal talents to a diverse array of projects.

Personal Life:

Cusack has garnered widespread recognition for her captivating on-screen performances, with a standout role in the 2011 film "In Love with Alma Cogan" serving as a testament to her impressive range and versatility as a thespian.

Born into a family of esteemed thespians, Niamh Cusack has been immersed in the world of performing arts from her earliest years. As the daughter of the renowned Irish actor Cyril Cusack, she has had the privilege of growing up surrounded by the rich tapestry of the entertainment industry. Her family's influence has been a significant factor in shaping her own creative journey, and she is proud to be part of a long line of talented individuals who have made their mark in the world of theatre and beyond.

Niamh's immediate family is comprised of several notable performers, including her sister Sinéad Cusack, a respected actress in her own right, and Sorcha Cusack, who has also made a name for herself in the industry. Additionally, she has a half-sister, Catherine Cusack, who has also followed in the family's footsteps and pursued a career in the performing arts.

Furthermore, Niamh's family is not limited to her immediate relatives, as her two brothers, Paul Cusack and Pádraig Cusack, have also achieved success in their respective fields. Paul Cusack has established himself as a television producer, while Pádraig Cusack has worked as a producer for the prestigious Royal National Theatre of Great Britain, a testament to the family's enduring legacy in the world of theatre and performance.

Niamh is currently in a long-term romantic partnership with the gifted and accomplished actor Finbar Lynch, who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his exceptional acting skills. This devoted couple has been blessed with a loving and caring son, who brings immense joy and happiness to their lives.

Career

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2025
Four Mothers
Four Mothers as Maura the Medium
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2024
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2023
Unwelcome
Unwelcome as Niamh
{"id":233390,"title":"In the Land of Saints and Sinners","year":"2023","character":"Rita Quinn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-the-land-of-saints-and-sinners","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/q4p01qer7lk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/q4p01qer7lk0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":270009,"title":"A Reflection","year":"2023","character":"Iris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-reflection","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_270009.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_270009.jpg"},"released":1}
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{"id":103833324,"title":"Brassic","year":2021,"character":"Clodagh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/brassic","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3a8i3rrjd4t0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3a8i3rrjd4t0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Brassic
Brassic as Clodagh
{"id":2303,"title":"Father Brown","year":2020,"character":"Roisin Crayford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/father-brown-2013","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/21ocadvrm6i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/21ocadvrm6i0.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Father Brown
Father Brown as Roisin Crayford
{"id":103832533,"title":"The Virtues","year":2019,"character":"Janine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-virtues","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103832533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103832533.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
The Virtues
The Virtues as Janine
{"id":103069,"title":"The Ghoul","year":"2017","character":"Fisher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ghoul-2016","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_103069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_103069.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
The Ghoul
The Ghoul as Fisher
{"id":88989,"title":"Departure","year":"2016","character":"Sally","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/departure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/jt67echdngo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/jt67echdngo0.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Departure
Departure as Sally
{"id":108596,"title":"ChickLit","year":"2016","character":"Claire","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chicklit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_108596.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_108596.jpg"},"released":1}
ChickLit
ChickLit as Claire
{"id":11651,"title":"Rebellion","year":2016,"character":"Nelly Cosgrove","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/rebellion","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6dcsgkp92310.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6dcsgkp92310.jpg"},"released":1}
Rebellion
Rebellion as Nelly Cosgrove
{"id":28937,"title":"Testament of Youth","year":"2014","character":"Sister Jones","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/testament-of-youth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6te41eb16l40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6te41eb16l40.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Testament of Youth
Testament of Youth as Sister Jones
{"id":1323,"title":"New Tricks","year":2014,"character":"Joanne Gibson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/new-tricks","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7q2s6fvk6ef0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7q2s6fvk6ef0.jpg"},"released":1}
New Tricks
New Tricks as Joanne Gibson
{"id":40709,"title":"The Best of Men","year":"2012","character":"Sister Edwards","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-best-of-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_40709.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_40709.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
The Best of Men
The Best of Men as Sister Edwards
{"id":40698,"title":"National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time","year":"2012","character":"Siobhan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/national-theatre-live-the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_40698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_40698.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7362,"title":"The Hollow Crown","year":2012,"character":"Lady Northumberland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-hollow-crown","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3lj9rd9lc7cg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3lj9rd9lc7cg.jpg"},"released":1}
The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown as Lady Northumberland
{"id":42376,"title":"In Love with Alma Cogan","year":"2011","character":"Sandra","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-love-with-alma-cogan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_42376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_42376.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":17032,"title":"The Kid","year":"2010","character":"1980 School Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kid-2010","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17032.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17032.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
The Kid
The Kid as 1980 School Nurse
{"id":1357,"title":"Hereafter","year":"2010","character":"Foster Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hereafter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6uomdov22e30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6uomdov22e30.jpg"},"released":1}
Hereafter
Hereafter as Foster Mother
{"id":9608,"title":"Five Minutes of Heaven","year":"2009","character":"Alistair's Mum - 1975","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/five-minutes-of-heaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7trq1219hg80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7trq1219hg80.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Five Minutes of Heaven
Five Minutes of Heaven as Alistair's Mum - 1975
{"id":2779,"title":"Midsomer Murders","year":2008,"character":"Penny Galsworthy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/midsomer-murders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders as Penny Galsworthy
{"id":103837440,"title":"Fallen Angel","year":2007,"character":"Vanessa Byfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/fallen-angel","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837440.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837440.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel as Vanessa Byfield
{"id":11604,"title":"Marple","year":2004,"character":"Emma Crackenthorpe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/marple","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11604.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11604.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Marple
Marple as Emma Crackenthorpe
{"id":153236,"title":"Too Good to Be True","year":"2003","character":"Tina","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/too-good-to-be-true","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153236.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":27796,"title":"American Women","year":"2000","character":"Kate O'Leary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27796.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27796.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
American Women
American Women as Kate O'Leary
{"id":258859,"title":"Little Bird","year":"2000","character":"Ellen Hall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-bird-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_258859.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_258859.jpg"},"released":1}
Little Bird
Little Bird as Ellen Hall
{"id":103831049,"title":"Always and Everyone","year":1999,"character":"Christine Fletcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/always-and-everyone","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831049.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831049.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Always and Everyone
Always and Everyone as Christine Fletcher
{"id":158615,"title":"The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends","year":"1993","character":"Beatrix Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-world-of-peter-rabbit-and-friends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158615.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":59290,"title":"The Playboys","year":"1992","character":"Brigid Maguire","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-playboys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59290.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
The Playboys
The Playboys as Brigid Maguire
{"id":159155,"title":"Angels","year":"1992","character":"Mary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/angels-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159155.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159155.jpg"},"released":1}
Angels
Angels as Mary
{"id":3117,"title":"Heartbeat","year":1992,"character":"Dr. Kate Rowan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/heartbeat-uk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2seu86o9al1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2seu86o9al1g.jpg"},"released":1}
Heartbeat
Heartbeat as Dr. Kate Rowan
{"id":10734,"title":"The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends","year":1992,"character":"Beatrix Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-world-of-peter-rabbit-and-friends","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10734.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10734.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9778,"title":"Jeeves and Wooster","year":1991,"character":"Bobbie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/jeeves-and-wooster","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9778.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9778.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":159394,"title":"Fools of Fortune","year":"1990","character":"Josephine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fools-of-fortune","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159394.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Fools of Fortune
Fools of Fortune as Josephine
{"id":1384,"title":"Poirot","year":1989,"character":"Valerie Saintclair","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/poirot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Poirot
Poirot as Valerie Saintclair
{"id":61151,"title":"Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun","year":"1988","character":"Clara Clutterbuck","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beryl-markham-a-shadow-on-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61151.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61151.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":160608,"title":"Paris by Night","year":"1988","character":"Jenny Swanton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paris-by-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160608.jpg"},"released":1}
Paris by Night
Paris by Night as Jenny Swanton