Camille O'Sullivan

Biography

Camille O'Sullivan, an Irish singer, musician and actress, performs dramatic versions of songs by artists such as Tom Waits, David Bowie, Nick Cave and Radiohead. Born in London and raised in Passage West, County Cork, she studied architecture at University College Dublin, where she took part in student productions and was nicknamed the singing architect. After graduating in 1996 she worked in architecture while singing in Dublin clubs. Shane MacGowan of The Pogues invited her to share a stage and tour with the group. At the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe she appeared in La Clique: A Sideshow Burlesque; actor Ewen Bremner saw the show and brought her to the attention of director Stephen Frears. Frears gave her the part of vaudeville performer Jane in Mrs Henderson Presents (2005), with Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins. Her Name was Lola, a 2005 documentary, cast her as Lola Montez. She also appeared in Sweeney Todd at Dublin's Gate Theatre in 2007.

51years old

Turns 52 on December 30in 50 days

Born December 30, 1974London
Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19

Movie Career

Films: 3
Career span: 18 years2005 to 2023

Every film, newest first

2023BarberIMDb rating 5.1
2013Summer in FebruaryIMDb rating 5.6
2005Mrs Henderson PresentsIMDb rating 7.0

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Big break
At the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004, Scottish actor Ewen Bremner saw O'Sullivan perform and suggested her to director Stephen Frears, who gave her the part of Jane, a vaudeville star and lead singer, in his 2005 film Mrs Henderson Presents.
First role
In 1992, O'Sullivan took a part in a play about Cole Porter, and that play was performed for an audience of just five people.
Beyond film
In July 2008, O'Sullivan appeared at Glastonbury Festival, where she sang David Bowie's "Moonage Daydream" dressed in just a red corset and wellies.