Susan Lynch

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Characters played by Susan Lynch

Miss Lawton — Downton Abbey (2019)

Royal attendant or guest during palace visit.

Annette — Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)

Female attendant or lady-in-waiting in the royal household.

Mary — 16 Years of Alcohol (2003)

A compassionate fellow alcoholic who joins AA and a theatre group with Frankie. Frankie's unfounded jealousy leads him to reject her, triggering his emotional crisis and eventual commitment to sobriety.

Maggie O'Toole — Waking Ned (1998)

Maggie O'Toole is a village woman caught between two romantic interests and a serious family secret. She rejects Pig Finn because of his pig-farming smell, but later accepts his proposal after the winnings arrive. She knows her son is actually the deceased winner's child yet refuses to expose him.

Nurse — The Secret Scripture (2017)

A staff member at the mental hospital to whom Dr. Grene reveals his discovery about his own adoptive parentage and his biological connection to Rose. She assists in the facility during his evaluation of Rose.

Geraldine Gaffney — Holy Water (2009)

A resident of Killcoulin's Leap. Role is not detailed in the provided plot summary.

Gina — Duane Hopwood (2005)

Gina is a bartender who meets Duane after he gets drunk at a bar. She drives him home, rejects his initial advances, and stays overnight when her car fails. Their mutual attraction develops, but she leaves after Duane admits he still loves Linda. After Duane moves on, Gina reunites with him and joins his Thanksgiving gathering.

Dorothy — Beautiful Creatures (2000)

Dorothy is involved in hiding Brian's body and works with Petula to make his death look like a kidnapping, torture, and murder. She plans the staged disorder, wants money to recover Tony's golf clubs, and coaches Petula during the ransom call. Her choices drive the deception and place both women under growing pressure.

Nora Barnacle — Nora (2000)

Nora Barnacle is the central female lead, a maid at Finn’s hotel who begins a passionate, unconventional relationship with James Joyce. She tries to escape Ireland, leaves with James, and faces poverty, pregnancy, jealousy, rumors, and his emotional distance. She repeatedly defends her honesty and finally demands that the children stay, challenging James’s decisions.

Frankie Pierce — Bad Day for the Cut (2017)

A ruthless crime boss who ordered the murder of Donal's mother. She hides out in a suburban house with her young daughter. Donal captures her at the beach, where she confesses to the killing and reveals a family secret. She attempts to stab Donal with a shovel but is fatally shot.

Lisa — Someone Else (2006)

Lisa is David's longtime girlfriend, and she is looking forward to celebrating their third year together with a trip to Venice. After David confesses to his brief fling with Nina, Lisa ends their relationship. David later tries to win her back, making her the focus of his efforts to repair the damage.

Penny — Soundproof (2006)

Penny is a sign language interpreter brought in to help the police question Dean, who is profoundly deaf and suspected of murdering his flatmate. After meeting Dean in a nearby pub, she begins a secret affair with him. Their relationship compromises her impartiality as an interpreter, while the investigation makes her question whether Dean is innocent.

Career Overview

Susan Lynch has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Downton Abbey (Films) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Unloved, Dangerous Lady, Ups and Downs. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
61
Birth Date
1971-06-05
Birth Place
Corrinshego, Newry, Northern Ireland, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q259816), public domain (CC0).