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Susan Lynch

Susan Lynch

Actor · Born June 5, 1971 (55) · Corrinshego, Newry, Northern Ireland, UK

Screen Actors Guild Award nominee

Susan Lynch (born 5 June 1971) is an actor from Northern Ireland. She is known for her role in the 2003 film 16 Years of Alcohol. Her other film appearances include Waking Ned Devine (1998), Nora (2000), Beautiful Creatures (2000), and From Hell (2001). Lynch was born in 1971 in Corrinshego, County Armagh, Northern Ireland to an Italian mother (from Trivento) and an Irish father. She has four siblings; her eldest brother is actor John Lynch. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Lynch has won three Irish Film and Television Academy Awards, including Best Leading Actress for her work in the film Nora, about Nora Barnacle and her husband, Irish author James Joyce. She also won the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 2003 film 16 Years of Alcohol. In 2020, she was listed as number 42 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 5, 1971 (55)
From
Corrinshego, Newry, Northern Ireland, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
48 on MovieCove · 85 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 42% in 30 days

What are Susan Lynch's films like?

Across their 27 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 66th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
23%
Bonds
22%
Morality
20%
Survival
14%
Power
11%
Society
7%
Ideas
3%
Romantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age4 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 6 · Dark 10

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 13 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 10 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 9 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 3

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 13 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 15 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 12

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 9 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 7 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 7
Hero
2 of 7
Shadow
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
14
Melancholic
12
Dread
7
Absurd
7
Bittersweet
6
Other
24

How their films linger

Bittersweet9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet16
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Susan Lynch's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 39 of their 48 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on BritBox (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Susan Lynch's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

85 credits, 48 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Small Town, Big Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jemima Rowlands

  • A Thousand Blows(2024)

    Show 3 episodes · as Jane Carr

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Bring Them Down(2024)

    as Peggy

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Daddy Issues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 2 episodes · as Davina

  • The Change(2023)

    Show 12 episodes · as Agnes

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Northern Lights(2023)

    Show as Pauline

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Pistol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as John's Mum

  • Close to Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · as Cathy

  • Here Are the Young Men(2020)

    as Lynn Connolly

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Bloodlands(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Heather Pentland

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • National Theatre Live: Faith, Hope & Charity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Beth

  • Downton Abbey(2019)

    as Miss Lawton

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Wild Bill(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Angie

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Ups and Downs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Fionnuala

  • Sex Education(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Tara Gibbs

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Killing Eve(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Anna

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Ready Player One(2018)

    as Alice

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Save Me(2018)

    Show 6 episodes · as Stace

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Bad Day for the Cut(2017)

    as Frankie Pierce

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • The Secret Scripture(2016)

    as Nurse

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Apple Tree Yard(2017)

    Show 4 episodes · as Susannah

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • National Treasure(2016)

    Show 4 episodes · as Christina Farnborough

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Angie

  • Unforgotten(2015)

    Show 6 episodes · as Liz Baildon

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Chasing Shadows(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Ellesmere

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Common(2014)

    as Margaret Ward

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Here and Now (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Lucy

  • Happy Valley(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · as Alison Garrs

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Ambassadors(2013)

    Show 3 episodes · as Caitlin

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • The Secret of Crickley Hall(2012)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lili Peel

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Great Expectations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Molly

  • Hideaways(2011)

    as Mrs. O'Mara

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Monroe(2011)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The Scouting Book for Boys(2009)

    as Sharon

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister(2010)

    as Isabella Norcliffe

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • The Race (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Katey Kensay

  • Hard Times(2009)

    as Geraldine Gaffney

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Moving On(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Tina

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Unloved(2009)

    as Lucy's Mother

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • City Rats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Gina

  • Elizabeth: The Golden Age(2007)

    as Annette

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • A Woman in Winter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Marianne

  • The Robber Bride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Charis White

  • Someone Else(2006)

    as Lisa

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Soundproof (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Penny

  • The Ten Commandments(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Miriam

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows

  • Duane Hopwood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Gina

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Angstrom

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Mickybo and Me(2004)

    as Torch Woman

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Agatha Christie's Marple(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Sybil Stamfordis

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Enduring Love(2004)

    as Rachel

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • School of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Miss Given

  • Bodies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 6 episodes · as Maria Orton

  • Burst (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Maxwell's Fan 1

  • New Tricks(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Claudia Scott

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Red Roses and Petrol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Catherine Doyle

  • Bye-Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Woman

  • Casa de los babys(2003)

    as Eileen

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • 16 Years of Alcohol(2003)

    as Mary

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Any Time Now (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 6 episodes · as Stevie McCutcheon

  • Mapmaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Jane Bates

  • Morlang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ann Morlang

  • Dumping Elaine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Beth

  • Sweet Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Madelaine Adair

  • Happy Now (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Tina Trent

  • Deceit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Corinna

  • From Hell(2001)

    as Liz Stride

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Beautiful Creatures(2000)

    as Dorothy

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Nora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Nora Barnacle

  • Waking Ned Devine(1998)

    as Maggie O'Toole

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Amongst Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 4 episodes · as Maggie

  • Kings in Grass Castles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sarah

  • Downtime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Chrissy

  • A Royal Scandal(1996)

    as Caroline of Brunswick

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Ivanhoe(1997)

    Show 6 episodes · as Rebecca

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Dalziel and Pascoe(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr Janet Rix

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Truth or Dare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Mel

  • The Perfect Match (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Erica

  • Dangerous Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 4 episodes · as Maura Ryan

  • Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles(1994)

    as Paris Vampire

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • The Secret of Roan Inish(1994)

    as Selkie

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Cracker(1993)

    Show 3 episodes · as Tina

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Running Late (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Receptionist 2

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Inga

  • The Big Fix (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 84 titles, 83 of them dated from 1982 to 2025; peak year 2018.

Biggest box office

From Hell (2001)

$75M worldwide

Highest rated

Waking Ned Devine (1998)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Save Me (2018)

Film career

MilestoneNomination
19822025

Peak 2018 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 5 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting84 of 84: 84 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score69th

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s14 · acting2000s34 · acting2010s25 · acting2020s9 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 23 roles
940414

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

Awards

Nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award in 1999, Outstanding Performance by a Cast.

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Susan Lynch's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 68th percentile, the median of all 24; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 63rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 48 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up17
  • 50th to 74th22
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 48 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved11
  • Crowd Pleaser25
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Here Are the Young Men (2020)

65th percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Unforgotten (2015)

Midcredits 94th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 76/100 in their films, across 19 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 51. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Susan Lynch's work okay for kids?

Across up to 10 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore and profanity run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore6 titles24–95 · median 68 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity10 titles14–60 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles42–78 · median 68 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 69 · intenseMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 87 · severeMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Susan Lynch work with?

People who share at least 2 of Susan Lynch's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jason Flemyng shares the most, 2.

Actors

Producers

Mixed roles