Helen Behan
Helen Behan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | This Is England '88 and The Virtues |
| Spouse | Caimin[2] |
| Children | 4[2] |
Helen Behan is an Irish actress. Her most notable roles include This Is England '88 and The Virtues. Behan was named as one of Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow 2020.
Early life and career
Behan is from Laytown, County Meath, Ireland.[1] During her student days 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 in the film This Is England '88, where she landed the role of Evelyn, nurse and later friend to Lol Jenkins (Vicky McClure). In 2019, Behan 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 2020 BAFTA TV awards.[5]
Behan was named as one of Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow 2020, which showcases talent within the TV & film industry of Great Britain and Ireland.[6][7]
Behan has been cast in ITV’s four part adaptation of Graham Norton’s bestselling novel Holding.[8][9] She completed filming on 29th September 2021.[10]
Personal life
Behan is married with four children. Her husband supported her move away from nursing into acting. During the COVID-19 outbreak she returned to her previous vocation.[11][12][13]
Filmography
Television and film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | This Is England '88 | Evelyn | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Love/Hate | Marie | 1 episode (4.1 ) |
| 2015 | This Is England '90 | Evelyn | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Taken Down | Tia | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | The Virtues | Anna | 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Elizabeth Is Missing | Helen | TV Film |
| 2020 | Wildfire | Joanne | Film |
| 2021 | Intruder | Angela | 4 episodes |
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.
- ^ "Stars of Tomorrow 2020: Helen Behan (actor)". screendaily.com. September 28, 2020.
- ^ "Screen unveils the 2020 Stars of Tomorrow". screendaily.com. September 28, 2020.
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14690344/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1
- ^ https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/brenda-fricker-siobhan-mcsweeney-charlene-mckenna-helen-behan-and-pauline-mclynn-cast
- ^ https://twitter.com/helenbehan/status/1443301300779855884
- ^ How 40-year-old nurse and mum Helen Behan became a TV star Evoke.ie , 1 February 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2021
- ^ Irish BAFTA nominee Helen Behan returns to nursing during Covid-19 RTE, 4 June 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2021
- ^ Working as a nurse on a covid ward was scarier than this thriller The Times, 31 March 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021(subscription required)
External links
- Helen Behan at IMDb
- Helen Behan interview at Culture Club feature, Today FM