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Jessie Buckley
Career
Active 2008 – present
Biography
About Jessie Buckley
With striking features and a natural elegance, Jessie Buckley is an Irish actress and musician who has captivated audiences across stage and screen. Born on the 28th of December 1989 in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, she grew up in a musical family, with her mother working as a vocal coach. Jessie is a Caucasian with red hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'7" with an average build. Her natural curves are complemented by a small flock of birds tattooed on her right hip.
Jessie's journey to stardom began in 2008 when she competed on the BBC talent show I'd Do Anything, finishing second. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and graduating in January 2013, she landed roles in BBC series such as War & Peace (2016) and Taboo (2017). Her film debut came with the lead in Beast (2017), but it was her breakthrough in Wild Rose (2018) that earned her a BAFTA nomination. She went on to star in acclaimed projects like Chernobyl (2019), I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020), and The Lost Daughter (2021), which brought her an Academy Award nomination.
On stage, her portrayal of Sally Bowles in the West End revival of Cabaret (2021) won her the Laurence Olivier Award. In 2022, she released the collaborative album For All Our Days That Tear the Heart with Bernard Butler, which was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize. Her accolades include a Laurence Olivier Award, with nominations for an Academy Award and three BAFTAs. She has a younger brother and three younger sisters, and through her late grandmother, she is the great-granddaughter of Irish republican Madge Clifford. Her career is still going strong since 2008, with no signs of slowing down.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2008-present (started around 18 years old; 18 years active)
- Birthplace
- Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Red
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 125 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36B show conversions - UK: 36B, EU: 80B, AU: 14B, JP: 80B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- Small flock of birds on right hip.
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Frequently asked
What is her connection to Irish history?
Through her late grandmother Dr Norrie Buckley, she is the great-granddaughter of Irish republican Madge Clifford.
Which instruments did she learn at the Royal Irish Academy of Music?
She reached grade eight in piano, clarinet, and harp at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
What roles did she play in school productions?
She played male leads, including Tony in West Side Story and Freddie Trumper in Chess.
Did you know
- Her mother works as a vocal coach at Ursuline Secondary School in Thurles, where Jessie performed in school productions.
- She was turned down by two drama schools, including one the day before her I'd Do Anything audition.
- She is a member of the Tipperary Millennium Orchestra.
- Her album with Bernard Butler was shortlisted for the 2022 Mercury Prize.
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