Roma Downey

Roma Downey

65 · Born: May 6, 1960

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMay 6, 1960 Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Spouse
  • Mark Burnett

    ( Apr 28, 2007 to May 10, 2025 )
  • David Anspaugh

    ( Nov 24, 1995 to Mar 15, 1998 )
  • Leland Orser

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Maureen O'Reilly Downey
Relatives
  • Jacinta McLaughlin (Sibling)
  • Ann Flood (Sibling)
  • Lawrence Downey (Sibling)
  • John Downey (Sibling)

Biography

Roma Downey, a renowned Irish creative trailblazer, burst onto the scene on May 6, 1960, in the culturally vibrant city of Derry, nestled within the storied landscape of Northern Ireland, a region renowned for its rich tapestry of history, folklore, and artistic expression.

As a multifaceted and accomplished thespian, she has been blessed with the opportunity to mesmerize and enthrall diverse audiences through her impressive range of captivating performances, with one of her most notable and enduring character portrayals being that of Monica, the luminous and angelic lead character of the widely popular and critically acclaimed television series, Touched by an Angel, a role that has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of countless viewers.

Career

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2024
The Baxters
The Baxters as Elizabeth Baxter
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2019
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2018
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2014
Son of God
Son of God as Mary, Mother of Jesus
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2013
The Bible
The Bible as Mother Mary
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2011
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2009
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2008
At Jesus' Side
At Jesus' Side as Petra (Voice)
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2004
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The Survivors Club
The Survivors Club as Jillian Hayes
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2001
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Second Honeymoon
Second Honeymoon as Maggie Weston
{"id":215403,"title":"The Test of Love","year":"1999","character":"Cassie Whitman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-test-of-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215403.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215403.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
The Test of Love
The Test of Love as Cassie Whitman
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1998
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{"id":56341,"title":"Borrowed Hearts","year":"1997","character":"Kathleen Russell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/borrowed-hearts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56341.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56341.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Borrowed Hearts
Borrowed Hearts as Kathleen Russell
{"id":57639,"title":"The Last Word","year":"1995","character":"Roxy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-word-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57639.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57639.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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A Child Is Missing
A Child Is Missing as Samantha Hallihan
{"id":58106,"title":"Hercules and the Amazon Women","year":"1994","character":"Hippolyta","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hercules-and-the-amazon-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58106.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58106.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
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{"id":59008,"title":"Devlin","year":"1992","character":"Eileen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/devlin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59008.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59008.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Devlin
Devlin as Eileen
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Getting Up and Going Home
Getting Up and Going Home as Kimberly Stevens
{"id":103831155,"title":"A Woman Named Jackie","year":1991,"character":"Jacqueline Bouvier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/a-woman-named-jackie","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831155.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831155.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
A Woman Named Jackie
A Woman Named Jackie as Jacqueline Bouvier
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2023
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2018
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2015