Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Ireland
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Calam Lynch
Parents
Cyril Cusack, Maureen Cusack
Siblings
Sorcha Cusack, Catherine Cusack, Sinéad Cusack
Education
Royal Academy of Music, Coláiste Íosagáin
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier B -- 26,118 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 32
Year context
Born in 1959 -- Cuban Revolution; Fidel Castro takes power; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Career
Career spanning 32 years (1992-2024)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Pig
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (7)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Niamh Cusack (born 20 October 1959) is an Irish actress. Born to a family with deep roots in the performing arts, Cusack has been involved in acting since a young age. She has served with the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed in a long line of major stage productions since the mid-1980s. She has made numerous appearances on television including a long-running role as Dr. Kate Rowan in the UK series Heartbeat (1992–1995). She has often worked as a voice actress on radio, and her film credits include a starring role in In Love with Alma Cogan (2011).
The daughter of the Irish actor Cyril Cusack, she is the sister of Sinéad Cusack and Sorcha Cusack, and half-sister of Catherine Cusack. She has two brothers, Paul Cusack, a television producer, and Pádraig Cusack, Producer for the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain. Cusack's husband is the actor Finbar Lynch; they have a son.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Niamh Cusack?
Niamh Cusack is 66 years old, born on .
Where was Niamh Cusack born?
Niamh Cusack was born in Dalkey, County Dublin, Ireland.
What movies or shows has Niamh Cusack been in?
Niamh Cusack has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include We Live in Time (2024), Big Mood (2024), The Ghoul (2017), Rebellion (2016), In Love with Alma Cogan (2011).
What is Niamh Cusack known for?
Niamh Cusack is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Niamh Cusack (born 20 October 1959) is an Irish actress. Born to a family with deep roots in the performing…
Where can I find more information about Niamh Cusack?
You can find more about Niamh Cusack on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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