Siobhan Finneran
Birthday:
1967, Lancashire, England, UK
Birth Name:
Siobhan Margaret Finneran
Siobhan married actor Mark Jordon in 1997. Mark is famous for his role as PC Phil Bellamy in Heartbeat (1992). They have two children: Joseph and Poppy. They live on the Lancashire moors.
I signed up to do three [seasons of Downton Abbey (2010)] and that was all I wanted to do. I had great fun doing it but I just didn't want t...Show more »
I signed up to do three [seasons of Downton Abbey (2010)] and that was all I wanted to do. I had great fun doing it but I just didn't want to do it any more. I decided this before we even did the last series. When I stop loving something, I stop doing it Show less «
[on her character on Downton Abbey (2010)]: O'Brien is a thoroughly despicable human being - that was great to play.
[on her character on Downton Abbey (2010)]: O'Brien is a thoroughly despicable human being - that was great to play.
'Downton' has really pushed me to a new level in my career, but it's not like I have a big career plan. They are about as useful as a birth ...Show more »
'Downton' has really pushed me to a new level in my career, but it's not like I have a big career plan. They are about as useful as a birth plan; they should be burned. Show less «
Getting older has been a bonus for me. I feel lucky that parts are being written for someone my age and I am around to play them.
Getting older has been a bonus for me. I feel lucky that parts are being written for someone my age and I am around to play them.
People tend to say, 'You're not as fat or as ugly as I expected.' I never know how to reply. It's a bit of a slap, but they don't mean it, I...Show more »
People tend to say, 'You're not as fat or as ugly as I expected.' I never know how to reply. It's a bit of a slap, but they don't mean it, I'm sure. Show less «
I would be daft to say I wouldn't like to try Hollywood. But my main dream is to keep working. Keep loving what I am doing.
I would be daft to say I wouldn't like to try Hollywood. But my main dream is to keep working. Keep loving what I am doing.
My career seems to have worked out OK, especially since I turned 40. I've always had a character part, mind you - I've never played the prin...Show more »
My career seems to have worked out OK, especially since I turned 40. I've always had a character part, mind you - I've never played the princess. But if you're used to doing that, it must be soul-destroying to hit 40 and suddenly find there's nothing for you to do. Show less «
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