Pauline McLynn

Pauline McLynn (born 11 July 1962 in Sligo, Ireland) is an Irish actress, comedienne and author, best known for playing Mrs Doyle in the TV series "Father Ted" and in advertisements for the Inland Revenue.

Personal life

McLynn studied History of Art and Modern English at Trinity College, Dublin. She was heavily involved in Trinity's Dublin University Players (college drama society).

She is married to the producer and agent Richard Cook. She supports Aston Villa.

Career

Acting career

Although only in her thirties when playing Mrs Doyle, makeup was used to make her look 20 years older to fit the character's profile. Mrs Doyle is best remembered for her catch phrase "Oh, go on, go on, go on, go on!", which she would say repeatedly when a guest refused to take tea or cake (or biscuit) from her tray and "Tea father?". She received a British Comedy Award for her performances in 1995.

One of McLynn's many other televised appearances has been in sketches on "Bremner, Bird and Fortune", and she has also appeared on numerous panel shows, including "Just a Minute", "Have I Got News For You", and "If I Ruled the World". In 1999, she appeared in the film adaptation of "Angela's Ashes". She has appeared on the UK TV show "Bremner, Bird and Fortune" for several series, and in Jennifer Saunders' "Jam & Jerusalem".

McLynn was critically acclaimed for her performance in the 2005 film "Gypo", receiving an Irish Film and Television Award nomination for Best Actress. [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0572965/awards Pauline McLynn - Awards & Nominations] ]

Writing career

McLynn is also a successful novelist. Her credits include "Bright Lights and Promises", "Summer in the City", "The Woman on the Bus", "Right on Time", "Better than the Rest" and "Something for the Weekend".

Awards & nominations

British Comedy Awards
* 1996 - Won, British Comedy Award for "Top TV Comedy Actress for Father Ted"
Irish Film and Television Awards
* 2007 - Nominated, IFTA Award for "Best Actress in a Lead Role in a Feature Film for Gypo"
Torino International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
* 2006 - Won, "Special Mention - Best Video for Gypo""(Shared With: Chloe Sirene, Paul McGann, Rula Lenska, Freddie Connor, Olegar Fedoro, Tamzin Dunstone, Barry Latchford, Tom Stuart)"

External links

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* [http://paulinemclynn.com/ Official website]

References

She starred in a Film with the 8th Doctor, Paul McGann.