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Pauline McLynn

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pauline McLynn (born 11 July 1962) is an Irish actress, comedienne and author, best known for playing Mrs Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, and Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless
Born: Wed, Jul 11 1962
Birthplace: Sligo, Republic of Ireland
Pauline McLynn is 62 years old
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Poster of Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
Pauline McLynn was 62 in Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps as 'The Goatherd's Mother'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 2024
Poster of Last Night in Soho
Last Night in Soho
Pauline McLynn was 59 in Last Night in Soho as 'Carol'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 2021
Poster of Deadly Cuts
Deadly Cuts
Pauline McLynn was 59 in Deadly Cuts as 'Shelley Sherlock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2021
Poster of Riverdance: The Animated Adventure
Riverdance: The Animated Adventure
Pauline McLynn was 58 in Riverdance: The Animated Adventure as 'Grandma (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 2021
Poster of Out!
Out!
Pauline McLynn was 58 in Out! as 'Joan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 2020
Poster of A Girl From Mogadishu
A Girl From Mogadishu
Pauline McLynn was 57 in A Girl From Mogadishu as 'L'assistante sociale'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 2019
Poster of Making Noise Quietly
Making Noise Quietly
Pauline McLynn was 57 in Making Noise Quietly as 'Mildred'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 2019
Poster of Johnny English Strikes Again
Johnny English Strikes Again
Pauline McLynn was 56 in Johnny English Strikes Again as 'Mrs. Trattner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 2018
Poster of Captain Morten and the Spider Queen
Captain Morten and the Spider Queen
Pauline McLynn was 56 in Captain Morten and the Spider Queen as 'Aunt Annabelle / The Spider Queen (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 2018
Poster of Dave Allen at Peace
Dave Allen at Peace
Pauline McLynn was 55 in Dave Allen at Peace as 'Sister Mary'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 2018
Poster of Transformers: The Last Knight
Transformers: The Last Knight
Pauline McLynn was 54 in Transformers: The Last Knight as 'Female Researcher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2017
Poster of The Secret Scripture
The Secret Scripture
Pauline McLynn was 54 in The Secret Scripture as 'Anne McCartney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 23 2017
Poster of Noble
Noble
Pauline McLynn was 52 in Noble as 'Mother Superior'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2014
Poster of Dermot Morgan - Fearless Funnyman
Dermot Morgan - Fearless Funnyman
Pauline McLynn was 51 in Dermot Morgan - Fearless Funnyman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 2013
Poster of Gypo
Gypo
Pauline McLynn was 43 in Gypo as 'Helen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 2005
Poster of Heidi
Heidi
Pauline McLynn was 43 in Heidi as 'Aunt Detie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of The Return
The Return
Pauline McLynn was 41 in The Return as 'Laura'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 2003
Poster of Gina And Stella
Gina And Stella
Pauline McLynn was 39 in Gina And Stella
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 2002
Poster of Iris
Iris
Pauline McLynn was 39 in Iris as 'Maureen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of Black Day at Black Rock
Black Day at Black Rock
Pauline McLynn was 39 in Black Day at Black Rock
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 2001
Poster of An Everlasting Piece
An Everlasting Piece
Pauline McLynn was 38 in An Everlasting Piece as 'Gerty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of When Brendan Met Trudy
When Brendan Met Trudy
Pauline McLynn was 38 in When Brendan Met Trudy as 'Nuala'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 2000
Poster of Quills
Quills
Pauline McLynn was 38 in Quills as 'Mademoiselle Clairwil'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 2000
Poster of The Most Fertile Man in Ireland
The Most Fertile Man in Ireland
Pauline McLynn was 37 in The Most Fertile Man in Ireland as 'Maeve'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 2000
Poster of Nora
Nora
Pauline McLynn was 37 in Nora as 'Miss Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 2000
Poster of Angela's Ashes
Angela's Ashes
Pauline McLynn was 37 in Angela's Ashes as 'Aunt Aggie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of Her Own Rules
Her Own Rules
Pauline McLynn was 36 in Her Own Rules as 'Constable Williams'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1998
Poster of My Friend Joe
My Friend Joe
Pauline McLynn was 34 in My Friend Joe as 'Ms. Doyle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1996
Poster of Family
Family
Pauline McLynn was 31 in Family as 'Denise'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1994
Poster of Far and Away
Far and Away
Pauline McLynn was 29 in Far and Away as 'Prostitute'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1992
Poster of The Playboy of the Western World
The Playboy of the Western World
Pauline McLynn was 22 in The Playboy of the Western World as 'Honor Blake'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 1985

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bodkin
Bodkin
Pauline McLynn was 61+ in Bodkin as 'Brónagh McArdle'.
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Thu, May 09 2024
Poster of The Inheritance
The Inheritance
Pauline McLynn was 61+ in The Inheritance as 'Jenny Roche'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 2023
Poster of Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
Pauline McLynn was 60+ in Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything as 'Win Molloy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 07 2022
Poster of Holding
Holding
Pauline McLynn was 59+ in Holding as 'as Eileen O'Driscoll'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 14 2022
Poster of Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul
Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul
Pauline McLynn was 55+ in Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul
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Fri, Mar 16 2018
Poster of Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage
Pauline McLynn was 55+ in Pilgrimage as 'Self'.
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Fri, Mar 16 2018
Poster of GameFace
GameFace
Pauline McLynn was 55+ in GameFace as 'Mum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 2017
Poster of Drop Dead Weird
Drop Dead Weird
Pauline McLynn was 55+ in Drop Dead Weird as 'Bunni'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Inside No. 9
Inside No. 9
Pauline McLynn was 51+ in Inside No. 9 as 'Oona'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 05 2014
Poster of Father Figure
Father Figure
Pauline McLynn was 51+ in Father Figure as 'Mary Whyte'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 2013
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Pauline McLynn was 49+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as 'Self - Participant'.
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Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Pointless Celebrities
Pointless Celebrities
Pauline McLynn was 48+ in Pointless Celebrities as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 2011
Poster of Demons
Demons
Pauline McLynn was 46+ in Demons
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Sat, Jan 03 2009
Poster of Bremner, Bird and Fortune: Silly Money
Bremner, Bird and Fortune: Silly Money
Pauline McLynn was 46+ in Bremner, Bird and Fortune: Silly Money as 'Dinner Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 2008
Poster of Jam and Jerusalem
Jam and Jerusalem
Pauline McLynn was 44+ in Jam and Jerusalem as 'Tip Haddem'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 24 2006
Poster of Legends
Legends
Pauline McLynn was 44+ in Legends as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Pauline McLynn was 42+ in Doctor Who as 'Mary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of High Hopes
High Hopes
Pauline McLynn was 40+ in High Hopes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of Life Force
Life Force
Pauline McLynn was 37+ in Life Force as 'Polly Phemus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 2000
Poster of Dark Ages
Dark Ages
Pauline McLynn was 37+ in Dark Ages
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 20 1999
Poster of Bremner, Bird and Fortune
Bremner, Bird and Fortune
Pauline McLynn was 37+ in Bremner, Bird and Fortune
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1999
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Pauline McLynn was 34+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Pauline McLynn was 33+ in Silent Witness as 'Mary Thorpe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Father Ted
Father Ted
Pauline McLynn was 32+ in Father Ted as 'Mrs. Doyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 1995
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Pauline McLynn was 30+ in GMTV as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Troubles
Troubles
Pauline McLynn was 25+ in Troubles as 'Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 01 1988
Poster of French & Saunders
French & Saunders
Pauline McLynn was 24+ in French & Saunders as 'Enthusiastic Fan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 1987
Poster of TV to go
TV to go
Pauline McLynn will be 62+ in TV to go
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