Acting
Brenda Fricker
- Titles
- 58movies22TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19732023
- Leading roles
- 35top three billing
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
The American81/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 34 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Family Dynamics6.5average 4.7
- Historical3.8average 2.6
- Coming of Age4.1average 2.9
- Pathos6.2average 5.2
- Wholesome4.2average 3.3
- Social Commentary5.7average 4.9
- Class & Capitalism4.0average 3.3
- Psychological6.3average 5.6
Rarely in their work
- Adrenaline4.0, average 5.1
- Violence3.5, average 4.3
- Showbiz0.4, average 1.2
- Uncanny1.8, average 2.5
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 7
- Character-Driven 6
- Coming-of-Age 4
- Family Secrets 3
- Mystery 3
- Historical Setting 3
- Character Study 3
- Disability Representation 2
- Irish Drama 2
- Psychological Tension 2
- Intrigue 2
- Powerful Performances 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Sean McGinleyActorThe Field, Conspiracy of Silence, Resurrection Man, Watermelon
Kelly McGillisActorOut of Ireland, Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America, Painted Angels
Ruth McCabeActorInside I'm Dancing, The Field, No Tears
Ian McElhinneyActorNo Tears, Omagh, Durango
Jim SheridanActorMy Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown, Moll Flanders, The Field
John KavanaghActorPete's Meteor, The Ballroom of Romance
Stanley TownsendActorInside I'm Dancing, Omagh
Fiona GlascottActorPete's Meteor, Omagh
Liam NeesonActorOut of Ireland, Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America
James EllisActorThe Gathering Seed, Resurrection Man
David KellyActorA Man of No Importance, The Virgins
Mike MyersActorSo I Married an Axe Murderer, Pete's Meteor
Movies and TV shows
792020s
4 titles · average score 61
55
TV show · as Phyllis
63
as Maureen (voice)
65
TV show · as as Lizzie Meany, Mrs. Meany
TV show · as Tilda
2010s
5 titles · average score 57
as Bridie
54
as Brenda
67
as Dot
65
as Polly
43
as Joan
2000s
21 titles · average score 59
67
as Nuala O'Loan
75
as Eileen
67
as Bernie Guerin
55
as Annie McLaughlin
50
as Teresa Ryan
44
as Lily
55
as Alexandra MacLean
55
as Mrs. Jones
TV show · as Grainne McFadden
63
as Betty
as Joan Jones
TV show · as Joan Jones
1990s
25 titles · average score 64
TV show · as Maureen
57
as Aunt Maeve
53
as Principal Claire Maloney
62
as madame Mazzawatty
63
as Lottie
60
as Maggie Nelson
64
as Lily Byrne
53
as Iris Greenwood
62
as May Mackenzie
68
as Pigeon Lady
76
TV show · as Sister Agnes
72
as Maggie McCabe
1980s
9 titles · average score 69
76
as Mrs. Brown
as Ray's Mother
TV show · as Megan Roach
as Aunt Draycott
TV show · as Bridget
TV show · as Kitty Henshaw
as Bridie
63
as Nurse
1970s
12 titles · average score 62
68
TV show · as Alison Thorpe
49
as Alison Thorpe
as Mrs. Pearson
as Eileen Graham
as Mollie
TV show
TV show · as Dorothy
as Pat Moran
TV show
as Ellie
70
TV show
TV show · as Joan Twomey
1960s
2 titles · average score 58
56
as Maid
60
TV show · as Emma
1950s
1 titles · average score 83
83
TV show · as Lottie / Maeve