Niamh Cusack

Niamh Cusack

65 · Born: Oct 20, 1959

Personal Details

BornOct 20, 1959 Dalkey, County Dublin, Ireland
Parents
  • Cyril Cusack
  • Maureen Cusack
Relatives
  • Sinéad Cusack (Sibling)
  • Pádraig Cusack (Sibling)
  • Catherine Cusack (Half Sibling)
  • Max Irons (Niece or Nephew)
  • Sorcha Cusack (Sibling)
  • Paul Cusack (Sibling)
  • Megan Cusack (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Niamh Cusack is a renowned Irish actress born on October 20, 1959, with a rich heritage in the performing arts. As a child, she was already involved in acting, and her family's influence played a significant role in shaping her passion for the craft.

She has had a long and illustrious career with the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in numerous major stage productions since the mid-1980s. Her television appearances are equally impressive, with a notable long-running role as Dr. Kate Rowan in the UK series Heartbeat from 1992 to 1995.

In addition to her on-screen work, Cusack has also made a name for herself as a voice actress on radio, lending her voice to various projects. Her film credits include a starring role in In Love with Alma Cogan in 2011.

As the daughter of the celebrated Irish actor Cyril Cusack, Niamh has been surrounded by the performing arts from a young age. She is the sister of Sinéad Cusack and Sorcha Cusack, and half-sister of Catherine Cusack. Her two brothers, Paul Cusack and Pádraig Cusack, have also made names for themselves in the industry - Paul as a television producer and Pádraig as a producer for the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain.

Niamh is married to the talented actor Finbar Lynch, with whom she shares a son.

Career

{"id":238034,"title":"We Live in Time","year":"2024","character":"Sylvia","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/we-live-in-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gs08qi2q8d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gs08qi2q8d0.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
{"id":274802,"title":"Four Mothers","year":"2024","character":"Maura the Medium","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/four-mothers-2024","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_274802.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_274802.jpg"},"released":1}
Four Mothers
Four Mothers as Maura the Medium
{"id":275012,"title":"Reawakening","year":"2024","character":"Bella","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/reawakening","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_275012.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_275012.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103851105,"title":"Big Mood","year":2024,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/big-mood","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103851105.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103851105.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":196500,"title":"Unwelcome","year":"2023","character":"Niamh","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/unwelcome","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4cgdjk2vu6p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4cgdjk2vu6p0.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Unwelcome
Unwelcome as Niamh
{"id":233390,"title":"In the Land of Saints and Sinners","year":"2023","character":"Rita Quinn","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/in-the-land-of-saints-and-sinners","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/q4p01qer7lk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/q4p01qer7lk0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":270009,"title":"A Reflection","year":"2023","character":"Iris","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-reflection","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_270009.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_270009.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":273971,"title":"Sally Leapt out of a Window Last Night","year":"2023","character":"Lady Betty","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sally-leapt-out-of-a-window-last-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_273971.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_273971.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103833324,"title":"Brassic","year":2021,"character":"Clodagh","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/brassic","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3a8i3rrjd4t0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3a8i3rrjd4t0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Brassic
Brassic as Clodagh
{"id":2303,"title":"Father Brown","year":2020,"character":"Roisin Crayford","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/father-brown-2013","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/21ocadvrm6i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/21ocadvrm6i0.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Father Brown
Father Brown as Roisin Crayford
{"id":103832533,"title":"The Virtues","year":2019,"character":"Janine","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-virtues","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103832533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103832533.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
The Virtues
The Virtues as Janine
{"id":103069,"title":"The Ghoul","year":"2017","character":"Fisher","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-ghoul-2016","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_103069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_103069.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
The Ghoul
The Ghoul as Fisher
{"id":88989,"title":"Departure","year":"2016","character":"Sally","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/departure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/jt67echdngo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/jt67echdngo0.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Departure
Departure as Sally
{"id":108596,"title":"ChickLit","year":"2016","character":"Claire","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/chicklit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_108596.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_108596.jpg"},"released":1}
ChickLit
ChickLit as Claire
{"id":11651,"title":"Rebellion","year":2016,"character":"Nelly Cosgrove","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/rebellion","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6dcsgkp92310.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6dcsgkp92310.jpg"},"released":1}
Rebellion
Rebellion as Nelly Cosgrove
{"id":28937,"title":"Testament of Youth","year":"2014","character":"Sister Jones","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/testament-of-youth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6te41eb16l40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6te41eb16l40.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Testament of Youth
Testament of Youth as Sister Jones
{"id":1323,"title":"New Tricks","year":2014,"character":"Joanne Gibson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/new-tricks","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7q2s6fvk6ef0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7q2s6fvk6ef0.jpg"},"released":1}
New Tricks
New Tricks as Joanne Gibson
{"id":40709,"title":"The Best of Men","year":"2012","character":"Sister Edwards","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-best-of-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_40709.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_40709.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
The Best of Men
The Best of Men as Sister Edwards
{"id":40698,"title":"National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time","year":"2012","character":"Siobhan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/national-theatre-live-the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_40698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_40698.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7362,"title":"The Hollow Crown","year":2012,"character":"Lady Northumberland","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-hollow-crown","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3lj9rd9lc7cg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3lj9rd9lc7cg.jpg"},"released":1}
The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown as Lady Northumberland
{"id":42376,"title":"In Love with Alma Cogan","year":"2011","character":"Sandra","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/in-love-with-alma-cogan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_42376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_42376.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":17032,"title":"The Kid","year":"2010","character":"1980 School Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-kid-2010","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17032.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17032.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
The Kid
The Kid as 1980 School Nurse
{"id":1357,"title":"Hereafter","year":"2010","character":"Foster Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hereafter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6uomdov22e30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6uomdov22e30.jpg"},"released":1}
Hereafter
Hereafter as Foster Mother
{"id":9608,"title":"Five Minutes of Heaven","year":"2009","character":"Alistair's Mum - 1975","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/five-minutes-of-heaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7trq1219hg80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7trq1219hg80.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Five Minutes of Heaven
Five Minutes of Heaven as Alistair's Mum - 1975
{"id":2779,"title":"Midsomer Murders","year":2008,"character":"Penny Galsworthy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/midsomer-murders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders as Penny Galsworthy
{"id":103837440,"title":"Fallen Angel","year":2007,"character":"Vanessa Byfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/fallen-angel","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837440.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837440.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel as Vanessa Byfield
{"id":11604,"title":"Marple","year":2004,"character":"Emma Crackenthorpe","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/marple","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11604.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11604.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Marple
Marple as Emma Crackenthorpe
{"id":153236,"title":"Too Good to Be True","year":"2003","character":"Tina","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/too-good-to-be-true","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153236.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":27796,"title":"American Women","year":"2000","character":"Kate O'Leary","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/american-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27796.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27796.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
American Women
American Women as Kate O'Leary
{"id":258859,"title":"Little Bird","year":"2000","character":"Ellen Hall","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/little-bird-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_258859.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_258859.jpg"},"released":1}
Little Bird
Little Bird as Ellen Hall
{"id":103831049,"title":"Always and Everyone","year":1999,"character":"Christine Fletcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/always-and-everyone","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831049.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831049.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Always and Everyone
Always and Everyone as Christine Fletcher
{"id":158615,"title":"The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends","year":"1993","character":"Beatrix Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-world-of-peter-rabbit-and-friends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158615.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":59290,"title":"The Playboys","year":"1992","character":"Brigid Maguire","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-playboys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59290.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
The Playboys
The Playboys as Brigid Maguire
{"id":159155,"title":"Angels","year":"1992","character":"Mary","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/angels-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159155.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159155.jpg"},"released":1}
Angels
Angels as Mary
{"id":3117,"title":"Heartbeat","year":1992,"character":"Dr. Kate Rowan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/heartbeat-uk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2seu86o9al1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2seu86o9al1g.jpg"},"released":1}
Heartbeat
Heartbeat as Dr. Kate Rowan
{"id":10734,"title":"The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends","year":1992,"character":"Beatrix Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-world-of-peter-rabbit-and-friends","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10734.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10734.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9778,"title":"Jeeves and Wooster","year":1991,"character":"Bobbie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/jeeves-and-wooster","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9778.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9778.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":159394,"title":"Fools of Fortune","year":"1990","character":"Josephine","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/fools-of-fortune","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159394.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Fools of Fortune
Fools of Fortune as Josephine
{"id":1384,"title":"Poirot","year":1989,"character":"Valerie Saintclair","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/poirot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Poirot
Poirot as Valerie Saintclair
{"id":61151,"title":"Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun","year":"1988","character":"Clara Clutterbuck","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/beryl-markham-a-shadow-on-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61151.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61151.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":160608,"title":"Paris by Night","year":"1988","character":"Jenny Swanton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/paris-by-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160608.jpg"},"released":1}
Paris by Night
Paris by Night as Jenny Swanton