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Danielle GalliganIrish actress, theatre director and poet
Date of Birth: 01.12.1992
Country:  Ireland |
Content:
- Daniel Galligan: A Multi-Talented Irish Actress
- Theater and Film Career
- Personal Life
- Recent Projects and Filmography
- Filmography
Daniel Galligan: A Multi-Talented Irish Actress
Early Life and EducationBorn in Rathfarnham, Ireland, on December 1, 1992, Daniel Galligan is an Irish actress, theater director, and poet whose artistic talents are complemented by her active social conscience. From a young age, she performed in the Ann Kavanagh Youth Theatre and received the Annie Burke scholarship to attend the Betty Ann Norton Theatre School, where notable Irish celebrities such as Amy Huberman and Dervla Kirwan trained. Galligan furthered her acting education at Trinity College Dublin and the Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2015 with a BA in Acting.
Theater and Film Career
Galligan's career began in Irish theaters, where she performed as a dramatic actress, singer, director, dancer, and co-writer for plays. Her transition to the screen started with short films, including "Strangers in the Park," for which she also wrote the screenplay and won an award at the Sydney Short Film Festival. In 2019, she made guest appearances in the iconic television series "Game of Thrones" and "Krypton." Galligan continued to participate in short films, such as the 9-minute drama "Break Us If You Can," showcasing her versatility in portraying characters from different backgrounds.
Her breakout role came in the Finnish TV series "Cold Courage," which explored the friendship of two women amidst the passions of the fictional nationalist movement "Fair Power." In April 2021, Netflix premiered the first season of "Shadow and Bone," based on Leigh Bardugo's novels. Galligan played the heartrender Nina Zenik, a woman kidnapped by the Druskelle gang led by Matthias Helvar, portrayed by Calahan Skogman.
Personal Life
Galligan's personal life is relatively private, but her Instagram posts suggest she proudly identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She cherishes her close friendship with Lizzie and was raised Catholic but now identifies as agnostic. With a petite figure standing at 5'5'', Galligan maintains her love for fashion and enjoys spending time with her pet whippet mix. She actively supports the Black Lives Matter movement and shares her poetry on her Instagram page.
Recent Projects and Filmography
In 2021, Galligan appeared as a nurse in the short drama "Jam," about a young journalist who rushes her grandfather to the hospital instead of attending an interview. She also worked on "Lilly" by Graham Cantwell, playing the character Naomi. In May 2021, it was announced that Galligan had joined the second season of the satirical Australian-British series "The Great," which follows the early life of Russian Empress Catherine II.
Filmography
2019: "Game of Thrones"2019: "Krypton"
2020: "Cold Courage"
2021: "Shadow and Bone"
2021: "Jam"
2022: "Lilly"
