Leah O'Rourke

Leah O'Rourke (born 12 November 1988) is an Irish actress. She is best known for her role as Jenny Joyce in the Channel 4 comedy series Derry Girls.

Career

O'Rourke rose to prominence in 2018 following her supporting role in the comedy series, Derry Girls.

Outside of Derry Girls, O'Rourke has appeared in several short films, including Wasted (2013), Anna (2013), and Normality (2014). In 2016 O'Rourke played the character of Siobhán in the award-winning film Half Brothers. O'Rourke has spoken about how she auditioned for the role of 'Marianne' in the critically acclaimed drama series, Normal People, but lost out to eventual-star, Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Aside from acting professionally, O'Rourke has also worked as a drama tutor in the Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts.

In 2023, O'Rourke took part as a contestant on the sixth series of Dancing with the Stars, paired with John Nolan.

Leah is also the niece of actor John Lynch and actress Susan Lynch.

Filmography

References

External links

• Leah O'Rourke at IMDb

1. Derry Girls
2. John Lynch (actor)
3. Dancing with the Stars (Irish TV series)
4. Susan Lynch
5. John Nolan (dancer)
6. Lottie Ryan
7. Dancing with the Stars (Irish TV series) series 6
8. Corrinshego
9. Marjorie Hoshelle
10. Results of the 2014 South Australian state election (Legislative Council)
11. Candidates of the 2014 South Australian state election
12. Electoral results for the Australian Senate in South Australia
13. List of Western films of the 2020s
14. 2013 Australian Senate election
15. Candidates of the 2013 Australian federal election
16. Eva Habermann
17. Hellboy: The Crooked Man
18. Barney & the Backyard Gang
19. The Gentlemen (2024 TV series)
20. Then You Run