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Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Ireland
Residences
London
Education
National Institute of Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*kunją)
Popularity
Tier B -- 33,776 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 22
Year context
Born in 1977 -- Star Wars released; Elvis Presley dies; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Career
Career spanning 24 years (1999-2023)
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Filmography (12)
Biography
Genevieve O'Reilly is an Irish actress known for her versatility, having earned recognition for her performances across stage and screen. Most recently, Genevieve reprised her groundbreaking and legacy role of 'Mon Mothma' in the second and final season of Andor (2022), the Star Wars series on Disney+ described in 2025 by Vanity Fair as "the best television of the year so far."
Her performance has been widely acclaimed: Variety praised her "excellent supporting turn," The Playlist highlighted her portrayal as "one of the finest seen from any actor on any screen," and Screen Rant called it "essentially flawless... eloquence and vulnerability." The second season has become the highest-rated live-action Star Wars series on Rotten Tomatoes to date. The first season was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at the 2024 Emmy Awards, won a Peabody Award for Entertainment, and Genevieve was nominated for Supporting Actress - Drama at the 2023 IFTA Awards.
For film, Genevieve was nominated as Best Lead Actress in Film at the AACTA Awards for her role in The Dry (2020), the adaptation of Jane Harper's multi-award-winning novel. The film opened at the top of the Australian box office on New Year's Day and achieved the fifth-highest opening day for a local film in history. Released by IFC Films in the US, The Dry (2020) garnered similar acclaim and was announced as runner-up for Best Narrative Feature at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Her other notable film appearances include Tolkien (2019), the biopic of the iconic author J.R.R. Tolkien. The film explored Tolkien's formative years against the brutal backdrop of the First World War. Additionally, Genevieve appeared in the acclaimed films The Legend of Tarzan (2016) and The Young Victoria (2009).
Genevieve is also known for her leading role in Tin Star (2017), Her portrayal of Angela Worth earned her an Irish Film and Television Award nomination. The series, a significant success for the channel, accumulated
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Genevieve O'Reilly is 49 years old, born on .
Where was Genevieve O'Reilly born?
Genevieve O'Reilly was born in Dublin, Ireland.
What movies or shows has Genevieve O'Reilly been in?
Genevieve O'Reilly has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Ahsoka (2023), Andor (2022), The Dry (2021), Tolkien (2019), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016).
What is Genevieve O'Reilly known for?
Genevieve O'Reilly is primarily known as an actor. Genevieve O'Reilly is an Irish actress known for her versatility, having earned recognition for her performances across stage and screen. Most recently, Genevieve reprised her…
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