Leah O'Rourke
Birthday: 1988-11-12 | Place of Birth: Newry, Northern IrelandLeah O'Rourke (born 12 November 1988) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She is best known for her role as Jenny Joyce in the Channel 4 comedy series Derry Girls. O'Rourke rose to prominence in 2018 following her supporting role in the comedy series, Derry Girls. O'Rourke won a best supporting actress award for her role in feature film The Spin 2025 Outside of Derry Girls, O'Rourke has appeared in several short films, including Anna (2013), and Normality (2014). In 2016 O'Rourke played the character of Siobhán in the award-winning film Half Brothers. O'Rourke has spoken about how she auditioned for the critically acclaimed drama series, Normal People. Aside from acting professionally, O'Rourke has also worked as a drama tutor in the Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts. In 2023, O'Rourke took part as a contestant on the sixth series of Dancing with the Stars, paired with John Nolan Leah is also the niece of actor John Lynch and actress Susan Lynch.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Tracey
as Nurse Siobhan
as Jenna Joyce
as Jenny Joyce
as Siobhán
as Girl at Party
as Effie
