Helen Behan
Helen Behan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | This Is England '88 and The Virtues (miniseries) |
| Spouse | Caimin[2] |
| Children | 4[2] |
Helen Behan is an Irish actress. Her most notable roles include This Is England '88 and The Virtues (miniseries)
Early life and career
Helen Behan is from Bettystown, County Meath, Ireland.[1] During her student day in college, Behan attended part-time acting courses at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.[2]
Career
After a chance meeting in a pub, Shane Meadows invited Behan to audition for a part for This Is England '88 where she duly excelled enough to land the role of Evelyn, nurse and later friend to Lol Jenkins (Vicky McClure).
In 2019, played the role of Anna, sister of Joseph (Stephen Graham)[3][4] in The Virtues for which she received a nomination as Best supporting actress at the BAFTA TV awards 2020.[5]
Filmography
Television and film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | This Is England '88 | Evelyn | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Love/Hate (TV series) | Marie | 1 episode (4.1 ) |
| 2015 | This Is England '90 | Evelyn | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Taken Down (TV series) | Tia | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | The Virtues (miniseries) | Anna | 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Elizabeth Is Missing | Helen | TV Film |
| 2020 | Wildfire | Joanne | upcoming film |
References
- ^ a b "Helen Behan: I had impostor syndrome at the start, now I'm like a giddy child". irishtimes.com. May 11, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Who Is Helen Behan? 'The Virtues' Actor Began Her Career With A Chance Encounter In An Irish Pub". bustle.com. May 15, 2019.
- ^ "Helen Behan, the nurse who became the star of Shane Meadows' The Virtues: 'It was my carpe diem moment'". inews.co.uk. September 6, 2019.
- ^ "The Virtues: Interview with Helen Behan (Anna)". channel4.com. May 17, 2019.
- ^ "Bafta TV Awards 2020: Nominees in full". bbc.co.uk. June 4, 2020.