Dorothy Duffy

Dorothy Duffy (* in Douglas Bridge , Northern Ireland ) is a Northern Irish actress .

life and career

Dorothy Duffy was in the Northern Irish village of Douglas Bridge in the United Kingdom belonging to County Tyrone born. She spent her childhood in Edeninfagh near Glenties in neighboring County Donegal , part of the Republic of Ireland . She received her acting training in 2000 at a summer course at the Central School of Speech and Drama . She later attended the International Institute Performing Arts in Paris and the RADA & The Actors Center in London . Dorothy Duffy made her film debut in 1997 in the Irish film Ostan nag Croithe Bhriste . She made international acquaintance in 2002 in her role as Rose / Patricia in the British-Irish film drama The Merciless Sisters , which addresses the grievances in the Magdalene homes run by the Catholic Church . As a stage actress, Dorothy Duffy has engagements in London's West End theater district . She played in episode roles in several well-known TV series in German-speaking countries such as forensic doctor Dr. Samantha Ryan with.

In addition to her native English, Dorothy Duffy speaks fluent Irish and moderate French.

Filmography (selection)

• 2002: The Merciless Sisters (The Magdalene Sisters)
• 2002: Forensic specialist Dr. Samantha Ryan (Silent Witness) (TV series, episode roles)
• 2003: Holby City (TV series, episode role)
• 2004: Trauma (trauma)
• 2004: Shoebox Zoo (TV series, episode roles)
• 2010: Leila
• 2010: Identity (TV series, episode role)

Awards

• Strabane & Enniskillen Drama Festival : Best Actress Award
• Castleblaney Drama Festival : Best Supporting Actress Award
• Portadown Drama Festival : Award as promising young actress
• Enniskillen Drama Festival : Award for the best scenes

Web links

• Dorothy Duffy in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• Agency profile with photo of Dorothy Duffy (English)