Angeline Ball
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Angeline Ball (born 28 June 1969) is an Irish actress who resides in London, England. She is known for her roles as Imelda Quirke in Alan Parker's The Commitments (1991) and as Tina in John Boorman's The General (1998). She has appeared in films and television series in the UK and the US. She is also a stage actor.
Infobox
Born
(1969-06-28) 28 June 1969 (age 56)Cabra, Dublin, Ireland
Occupation
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Years active
1991–present
Tables
Film and television · Filmography
1993
Over the Rainbow
Role(s)
Finnoula
1994
Role(s)
Maggie Muldovan
Role(s)
Elizabeth Vaughn
Role(s)
Shirley
1995
Brothers in Trouble
Role(s)
Mary
Role(s)
Simone
1999
Role(s)
Cass Trenton
Role(s)
Carmela Cicero Maresca
Role(s)
Anna Templeton
2000
Role(s)
Annabell
Role(s)
Mignon
Role(s)
Bella
2002
An Angel for May
Role(s)
Barbara Collins
Bait
Role(s)
Millicent White
2003
2003–2007
Role(s)
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
Notes
Piggley Winks, Miss Nanny, Millie
2006
Role(s)
Ursula
What We Did on Our Holiday
Role(s)
Laura Taylor
Dead Long Enough
Role(s)
Sinead
2007
Trouble in Paradise
Role(s)
Annie Little
2009
Role(s)
PC Anne Mooney
Notes
Film was originally titled as Holy Water until changed to present title
Role(s)
Patricia Quinn
2016
Wifey Redux
Role(s)
Saoirse Prendergast
2017
Role(s)
Eileen Harrington
Role(s)
Detective Sergeant Emer Byrne / Berry
Notes
Nominated - IFTA Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Role(s)
Gael Reardon
2021
Role(s)
Detective Sergeant Emer Berry
Notes
Nominated - IFTA Award Lead Actress - Drama
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1991 | The Commitments | Imelda Quirke | |
| 1993 | Over the Rainbow | Finnoula | |
| 1994 | My Girl 2 | Maggie Muldovan | |
| Highlander: The Series | Elizabeth Vaughn | ||
| Casualty | Shirley | ||
| 1995 | Robin's Hoods | ||
| The Pebble and the Penguin | Gwynne / Chinstrap 3 | Voice | |
| Brothers in Trouble | Mary | ||
| Two Nudes Bathing | Simone | ||
| Picture Windows | |||
| 1996 | Our Friends in the North | Daphne | |
| Trojan Eddie | Shirley | ||
| 1997 | The Gambler | Mlle. Blanche | |
| The General | Tina | ||
| 1998 | Terror in the Mall | Suzanne Price | |
| 1999 | The Outer Limits | Cass Trenton | |
| The Auteur Theory | Carmela Cicero Maresca | ||
| Peak Practice | Anna Templeton | ||
| 2000 | Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) | Annabell | |
| Housebound | Mignon | ||
| A Christmas Carol | Bella | ||
| 2001 | The Bombmaker | Lydia McCracken | |
| Score | Martina | ||
| 2002 | An Angel for May | Barbara Collins | |
| Any Time Now | Nora Moggin | Won - IFTA Award Best Actress in a TV Drama | |
| Bait | Millicent White | ||
| 2003 | Bloom | Molly Bloom | Won - IFTA Award Best Actress in a Film |
| 2003–2007 | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | Piggley Winks, Miss Nanny, Millie | Voice, UK dub |
| 2005 | Rose and Maloney | Julie | |
| Doc Martin | Julie Mitchell | ||
| 2006 | The Tiger's Tail | Ursula | |
| What We Did on Our Holiday | Laura Taylor | ||
| Dead Long Enough | Sinead | ||
| 2007 | Trouble in Paradise | Annie Little | |
| 2008 | EastEnders | Maggie Townsend | Recurring role |
| 2009 | Hard Times | PC Anne Mooney | Film was originally titled as Holy Water until changed to present title |
| Cold Turkey | Patricia Quinn | ||
| 2011 | Albert Nobbs | Mrs. Gilligan | |
| 2012–2013 | Shameless | Gloria Meak | |
| 2013 | Mr Selfridge | Mrs. Worthington | |
| 2016 | Wifey Redux | Saoirse Prendergast | |
| 2017 | Kat and Alfie: Redwater | Eileen Harrington | |
| Acceptable Risk | Detective Sergeant Emer Byrne / Berry | Nominated - IFTA Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role | |
| Keeping Faith | Gael Reardon | ||
| 2021 | Deadly Cuts | Michelle | Nominated - IFTA Award Lead Actress - Film |
| Hidden Assets | Detective Sergeant Emer Berry | Nominated - IFTA Award Lead Actress - Drama |
List of albums, with selected chart positions · Discography › Soundtracks
Billboard 200
Billboard 200
Title
Billboard 200
The Commitments (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The Commitments (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Title
The Commitments (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Details
Released: 1991
Label: RCA Records
Formats: CD, download
Chart positions
8
Certifications
BPI: 3× Platinum
The Commitments Vol. 2 (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The Commitments Vol. 2 (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Title
The Commitments Vol. 2 (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Details
Released: 1992
Label: RCA Records
Formats: CD, download
Chart positions
118
Certifications
BPI: Gold
Evita
Evita
Title
Evita
Details
Released: 1996
Label: Warner Bros.
Formats: CD, download
Chart positions
26
Certifications
RIAA: 5× Platinum
| Title | Details | Chart positions | Certifications |
| Billboard 200 | |||
| The Commitments (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Released: 1991 Label: RCA Records Formats: CD, download | 8 | BPI: 3× Platinum |
| The Commitments Vol. 2 (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Released: 1992 Label: RCA Records Formats: CD, download | 118 | BPI: Gold |
| Evita | Released: 1996 Label: Warner Bros. Formats: CD, download | 26 | RIAA: 5× Platinum |
· Awards and nominations
2021
2021
Year
2021
Award
IFTA Award
Category
Lead Actress - Drama (Hidden Assets)
Result
Nominated
Lead Actress - Film (Deadly Cuts)
Lead Actress - Film (Deadly Cuts)
Year
Lead Actress - Film (Deadly Cuts)
Award
Nominated
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama (Acceptable Risk)
Category
Nominated
2008
2008
Year
2008
Award
Irish Times Theatre Awards
Category
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (The Playboy Of The Western World)
Result
Nominated
2003
2003
Year
2003
Award
IFTA Award
Category
Best Actress in a Film (Bloom)
Result
Won
Best Actress in a TV Drama (Any Time Now)
Best Actress in a TV Drama (Any Time Now)
Year
Best Actress in a TV Drama (Any Time Now)
Award
Won
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2021 | IFTA Award | Lead Actress - Drama (Hidden Assets) | Nominated |
| Lead Actress - Film (Deadly Cuts) | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama (Acceptable Risk) | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Irish Times Theatre Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role (The Playboy Of The Western World) | Nominated |
| 2003 | IFTA Award | Best Actress in a Film (Bloom) | Won |
| Best Actress in a TV Drama (Any Time Now) | Won |
References
- Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/angeline-ball-fame-opens-doors-but-it-makes-you-very-vulnerable-1.3230384
- The Timeshttps://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/angeline-ball-i-made-a-real-song-and-dance-to-get-into-stage-school-mr2b25ll7
- Smile-My Girl 2-1994 Vada's Mom .avihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzH_gijWh_M
- Discogshttps://www.discogs.com/artist/537724-Angeline-Ball
- "Stacey rumbles Roxy's plans to leave Walford"http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/spoilers/a96246/stacey-rumbles-roxys-plans-to-leave-walford.html
- "May descends on the Square"http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/spoilers/a97212/may-descends-on-the-square.html
- Irish Mirrorhttps://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/angeline-ball-patrice-gueroult-marriage-16898750
- Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/entertainment/angeline-having-a-ball-23-years-after-commitments-hit-30563528.html
- Irish Independenthttps://www.pressreader.com/ireland/sunday-independent-ireland/20171022/284000422459115
- "British album certifications – Commitments"https://www.bpi.co.uk/brit-certified/
- "American album certifications – Avita"https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Avita&ti=&format=Album&type=#search_section