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Eileen Walsh, actor
Actor

Eileen Walsh: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
15
on screen
1985–2024
box office
$343M
nomination
1
average score
69
Born
April 16, 1977 (age 49)
Birthplace
Cork, Ireland
Citizenship
Irish
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1996-present
Children
2
Known for

The Best Eileen Walsh Movies

The highest-rated films Eileen Walsh is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Rialto (2019) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Eileen Walsh's Career in Numbers

Eileen Walsh's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Eileen Walsh works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Letter to Brezhnev (1985) to Small Things Like These (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Eileen Walsh Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 3
  2. 1990s 1
  3. 2000s 2
  4. 2010s 5
  5. 2020s 4

The 2010s were Eileen Walsh's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Eileen Walsh Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Comedy 3
  • Romance 2
  • Western 1
  • Adventure 1

Drama is the genre Eileen Walsh has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of comedy (3).

Eileen Walsh Career Milestones

First film
Letter to Brezhnev 1985
Biggest box office hit
Maze $288M worldwide
Best-rated film
Rialto Movie Echo Score 84
Newest film
Small Things Like These 2024
15 credits

Eileen Walsh Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Eileen Walsh is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Eileen Walsh: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Eileen Walsh?

Eileen Walsh was born in Cork, Ireland in 1977 and is 49 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Eileen Walsh, born on 16 April 1977 in Cork, Ireland, is a talented Irish actress known for her compelling performances on both stage and screen. Her diverse credits range from powerful dramas like Miss Julie (1999), The Magdalene Sisters (2002), and Eden (2008), to acclaimed TV series like Pure Mule (2005) and Catastrophe (2015). Born into a Catholic household, Eileen initially had no intention of becoming an actress until she followed in her elder sister Catherine's footsteps.

Eileen's first significant role was the character Runt in the stage version of Disco Pigs in 1996, opposite Cillian Murphy. From there her career blossomed with notable roles in films such as Janice Beard 45 WPM and When Brendan Met Trudy. Her poignant performance as Crispina in The Magdalene Sisters gained critical acclaim, earning her a nomination for British Supporting Actress of the Year at the 2002 London Film Critics' Circle Awards. In 2008, she won the award for Best Actress at the Tribeca Film Festival for her portrayal of Breda, a lonely housewife, in the film Eden. Walsh continued to perform in films, including The Children Act (2017), Maze (2017), Wolf (2021), and Ann (2022). In 2023, Walsh was honored with the prestigious Maureen O’Hara Award at the Kerry Film Festival.

Works with

Who Eileen Walsh Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Eileen Walsh shares the most films with. Peter Firth comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Alfred Molina (2).

FAQ

Eileen Walsh: Questions & Answers

How many movies Eileen Walsh has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Eileen Walsh been in?

Eileen Walsh is credited on 15 films, from 1985 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Eileen Walsh's highest-grossing movie?

Maze (2019) is Eileen Walsh's biggest box office hit, with $288M worldwide, ahead of The Magdalene Sisters (2003) ($21.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Eileen Walsh's movies have made $343M.

Eileen Walsh's biggest hits

What is the best Eileen Walsh movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Eileen Walsh's best-rated film is Rialto (2019) with a score of 84, followed by Small Things Like These (2024) (75).

Best Eileen Walsh movies, ranked

Has Eileen Walsh won an Oscar?

Eileen Walsh has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Eileen Walsh has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Eileen Walsh?

Eileen Walsh is 49 years old, born on April 16, 1977 in Cork, Ireland.

What is Eileen Walsh's newest movie?

The most recent film on Eileen Walsh's filmography is Small Things Like These (2024), in the role of Eileen Furlong.

Who does Eileen Walsh work with most often?

Eileen Walsh shares the most films with Peter Firth (2 films), Alfred Molina (2 films) and Rhys Ifans (2 films).

The Best Eileen Walsh Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.

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