Barunka O'Shaughnessy, a multifaceted personality, is a comedian, actress, writer, and producer who embarked on a career in comedy during her time at Cambridge University. Born to an Irish father and a Czech mother, her unique cultural background has likely influenced her distinctive sense of humor.
Throughout her illustrious television career, O'Shaughnessy has made notable appearances on various popular shows, including The Mighty Boosh, Bo! In The USA, Respectable, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Saxondale, That Mitchell and Webb Look, Bremner, Bird and Fortune, and Extras. Additionally, she has become a familiar face in the annual Boots Christmas TV adverts.
As a talented writer, O'Shaughnessy has penned scripts for numerous television shows, such as Katy Brand's Big Ass Show, Comedy Lab, Beehive, School of Comedy, Hunderby, which she co-created with Julia Davis, and Up the Women, featuring Jessica Hynes.
