Age, Biography and Wiki
Pauline McLynn was born on 11 July, 1962 in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland, is an Irish character actress and author. Discover Pauline McLynn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
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| Occupation |
Actress, author |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
11 July 1962 |
| Birthday |
11 July |
| Birthplace |
Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 61 years old group.
Pauline McLynn Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Pauline McLynn height not available right now. We will update Pauline McLynn's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Pauline McLynn's Husband?
Her husband is Richard Cook (m. 1997)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Richard Cook (m. 1997) |
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Not Available |
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Pauline McLynn Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Pauline McLynn worth at the age of 61 years old? Pauline McLynn’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Ireland. We have estimated Pauline McLynn's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Pauline McLynn Social Network
Timeline
Pauline McLynn (born 11 July 1962) is an Irish character actress and author.
She is best known for her roles as Mrs. Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless, Tip Haddem in the BBC One comedy Jam & Jerusalem, and Yvonne Cotton in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.
McLynn was born in Sligo, and grew up with two younger brothers in Galway.
She studied History of Art and Modern English at Trinity College, Dublin, but was more heavily involved in the college's drama society.
She graduated with an MA.
Although McLynn was in her early thirties when playing Mrs Doyle in Father Ted, makeup was used to make her look far older to fit the character's elderly profile.
She received a British Comedy Award for her performances in 1996.
The award was presented to her by Tony Blair.
Subsequent televised appearances included a similar elderly role in the "Yesterday Island" episode of youth sci-fi series Life Force, sketches on Bremner, Bird and Fortune, and panel shows Just a Minute, Have I Got News for You, and If I Ruled the World.
She says her best moment supporting Villa came in 1996 when she watched them beat Leeds United in the Football League Cup final with her Father Ted co-star Ardal O'Hanlon, who is a Leeds supporter.
McLynn was raised as a Roman Catholic, but is now an atheist.
McLynn is involved with many charities against the racing and export of greyhounds.
She is a patron of Greyhound Protection UK.
In 1999, she appeared in the film adaptation of Angela's Ashes.
She also appeared in Jennifer Saunders' Jam & Jerusalem.
Between 2001 and 2003 she reprised Mrs Doyle in an advert for online tax return filing by the Inland Revenue.
McLynn was critically acclaimed for her performance in the 2005 film Gypo, receiving an Irish Film and Television Award nomination for Best Actress.
McLynn appeared in Shameless, which was produced by the British broadcaster Channel 4, as Libby Croker.
In January 2011 it was announced that she had left the show, reportedly after a "difficult year".
McLynn also played the role of Alice's mother in the Comedy Central show Threesome.
She starred in Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield in 2011.
McLynn played Mary Whyte in the BBC's 2013 sitcom Father Figure.
In 2014, McLynn played the part of Evelyn in "Kiss for the Camera", a series three episode of the BBC comedy Pramface.
On 12 May 2014, McLynn joined the cast of EastEnders as Yvonne Cotton, the mother of Charlie Cotton (Declan Bennett) and ex-daughter-in-law of Dot Branning (June Brown).
After starting as a recurring character, McLynn quickly became a regular when her character's storylines escalated.
She made her final appearance on 13 January 2015, at the end of her contract.
However, McLynn returned to the soap opera on 14 May 2015 for one single episode to give evidence against Dot during Nick Cotton's (John Altman) murder trial.
In 2017, McLynn appeared as the mother of lead character Marcella in Roisin Conaty's E4 comedy GameFace, and in April 2018 she portrayed Sister Mary in the BBC Two biopic Dave Allen At Peace.
She appears as a minor character named Mrs. Trattner in the 2018 film Johnny English Strikes Again.
In 2020, McLynn was one of the celebrity pilgrims on the Sultans Trail in the BBC series .
She also appeared in Riverdance: The Animated Adventure.
In 2021 McLynn appeared as Oona in the E4 S6 of Inside No. 9.
She also appeared as Carol, a bar landlady, in the film Last Night in Soho, which was released in October 2021.
McLynn also appeared in Doctor Who, as Mary in the New Year’s special "Eve of the Daleks".
She is a patron of the children's charity World Vision Ireland and is president of Friends of Innisfree Housing Association.
She is also a patron for Littlehill Animal Rescue, Sanctuary in Ireland and Birmingham Greyhound Protection.
McLynn is a fan of the Premier League football team Aston Villa.
