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Helen Behan is an Irish actress. Her most notable roles include This Is England '88 and The Virtues. Behan was named as one of Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow 2020.

Helen Behan
Born
Laytown, Co Meath, Republic of Ireland.[1]
OccupationActress
Years active2011–present
Known for This Is England '88 and The Virtues
Spouse(s)Caimin[2]
Children4[2]

Early life and career


Behan is from Laytown, County Meath, Ireland.[1] During her student days in college, Behan attended part-time acting courses at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.[2]


Career


After a chance meeting in a pub, Shane Meadows invited Behan to audition for a part in the film This Is England '88, where she landed the role of Evelyn, nurse and later friend to Lol Jenkins (Vicky McClure). In 2019, Behan played the role of Anna, sister of Joseph (Stephen Graham)[3][4] in The Virtues for which she received a nomination as Best supporting actress at the 2020 BAFTA TV awards.[5]

Behan was named as one of Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow 2020, which showcases talent within the TV & film industry of Great Britain and Ireland.[6][7]

In 2020, Behan starred in the Cathy Brady directed Irish drama thriller film Wildfire alongside Danika McGuigan and Nora-Jane Noone.[8] in 2021, Behan played the role of Abigail Ross in ITV's miniseries Holding a four part adaptation of Graham Norton's bestselling novel.[9][10]


Personal life


Behan is married with four children; Her husband supported her move away from nursing into acting; During the COVID-19 outbreak she returned to her previous vocation.[11][12][13]


Filmography



Film


Year Title Role Notes
2020 Wildfire Joanne Film [8]
2021 Wolf Jacob's mother Film

Television


Year Title Role Notes
2011 This Is England '88 Evelyn 3 episodes
2013 Love/Hate Marie 1 episode (4.1 )
2015 This Is England '90 Evelyn 3 episodes
2018 Taken Down Tia 4 episodes
2019 The Virtues Anna 3 episodes
2019 Elizabeth Is Missing Helen TV Film
2021 Soulmates Darcy 1 episode - The (Power) Ballad of Caitlin Jones
2021 Intruder Angela 4 episodes
2021 The Box Tory Snow TV series - 7 episodes
2021 Holding Abigail Ross 4 episodes [10]

Awards and nominations


Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2020 IFTA Film & Drama Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role - TV Drama The Virtues Won [12][14]
2020 British Academy Film Awards BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress - TV The Virtues Nominated [5][14]

References







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