★ HOW OLD IS DERVLA KIRWAN?
Dervla Kirwan is 54 years old, born October 23, 1971 in IE · Scorpio.
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About
Dervla Kirwan built a career in British and Irish television, earning dual IFTA Awards for the film Ondine and the RTÉ series Smother. Born in Ireland in 1971, she broke through in the BBC's Goodnight Sweetheart and Ballykissangel, the latter winning her a National Television Award. A Scorpio known for nuanced dramatic work across decades of screen roles.
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Biography
Dervla Kirwan is an Irish actress who has worked consistently across British and Irish television since the early 1990s. She gained recognition in the BBC period comedy Goodnight Sweetheart (1993–1996) and the rural drama Ballykissangel (1996–1998), the latter earning her a National Television Award. Her subsequent television credits include Hearts and Bones, 55 Degrees North, True Dare Kiss, Material Girl, and The Silence, plus a guest appearance in the Doctor Who Christmas special "The Next Doctor". Kirwan received two IFTA Awards—accolades recognizing her performances in the film Ondine (2009) and the RTÉ thriller series Smother (2021–2023). As a Scorpio born in October 1971, she embodies the sign's reputation for emotional depth and transformative character work. Actors in her occupation perform across film, television, and stage, bringing written characters to life through interpretation and presence. Born and raised in Ireland, she has maintained a steady presence in European productions.
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Trivia
- She won a National Television Award for her role in Ballykissangel, a BBC series that ran 1996–1998.
- Kirwan received two IFTA Awards for separate projects: the 2009 film Ondine and the RTÉ series Smother (2021–2023).
- She guest-starred in the Doctor Who Christmas special "The Next Doctor" in 2008.
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Responsible and family-oriented. Dervla Kirwan often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
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- How old is Dervla Kirwan?
- Dervla Kirwan is 54 years old (born October 23, 1971).
- When is Dervla Kirwan's birthday?
- Dervla Kirwan was born on October 23, 1971.
- What is Dervla Kirwan's zodiac sign?
- Dervla Kirwan is a Scorpio, born October 23, 1971.
- What is Dervla Kirwan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dervla Kirwan was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Dervla Kirwan from?
- Dervla Kirwan is from IE.
- What does Dervla Kirwan do?
- Dervla Kirwan is a actor.
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