Olwen Fouéré

Olwen Fouéré

Olwen Fouéré

An actress and director who seeks difficulty in her roles.

Olwen Fouéré is an Irish actress and director. Born and raised in Ireland of Breton parents, she has gained international acclaim for her work on stage and screen. In fact, she’s appearing in more and more Hollywood productions: her physique, recognizable by her white hair, makes her an actress as atypical as she is fascinating. A look back at the career of an actress full of surprises.

Life and career of Olwen Fouéré

A versatile actress

Olwen Fouéré is Irish, born of Breton parents (Yann Fouéré, and Marie-Magdeleine Mauger).

Since her early teens, the young woman has been passionate about theater and acting. So she decided to get involved in the world of the 7th art. In time, she made a name for herself, performing at the Abbey Theatre, Gate Theatre, Royal National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and Focus Theatre.

In 1980, she even created her own theater: the Operating Theatre with Roger Doyle.

Over the years, she has taken on both theatrical and film roles.

She’s known for her stage presence and her unmistakable good looks.

She is particularly acclaimed for her interpretation of strong, complex characters, able to navigate with ease between the deepest emotions and the most subtle nuances.

As a director, Olwen Fouéré has also left an indelible mark on contemporary theater. His productions have been hailed for their originality and artistic commitment, often exploring social and political themes with finesse and sensitivity.

Beyond her stage career, Olwen Fouéré has also shone on the silver screen, appearing in a variety of critically acclaimed films. Her talent for bringing complex characters to life and her ability to captivate audiences have made her one of the most respected actresses of her generation.

She also likes to mix genres, trying her hand at horror films (such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre or The Watchers), as well as historical or social films. A variety of choices, allowing him to try out different characters over and over again.

Filmography

  • 2011: This Must Be the Place by Paolo Sorrentino
  • 2011: The other side of the sleep, first feature film by Rebecca Daly
  • 2015: The Survivalist by Stephen Fingleton
  • 2018 : Beast by Michael Pearce
  • 2018 : Mandy by Panos Cosmatos : Mother Marlène
  • 2019 : Sea Fever by Neasa Hardiman: Ciara
  • 2020 : The Irish woman who shot Mussolini
  • 2022: Texas Chainsaw Massacre by David Blue Garcia: Sally
  • 2022: The Northman by Robert Eggers: Ashildur
  • 2024: The Watchers by Ishana Night Shyamalan: Madeline

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