Carolyn Bracken Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Husband

Carolyn Bracken, is an Irish actress and writer. She is best known for her acclaimed performances in the horror films You Are Not My Mother and Oddity, as well as her roles in Dublin Murders, The Gone, Smother, The Quiet Girl (An Cailín Ciúin), and Horseshoe.

Her portrayal of dual characters in You Are Not My Mother earned widespread critical praise for its emotional depth and versatility.

Carolyn Bracken
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Carolyn Bracken
Born:	May 16, 1982 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland
Nationality:	Irish
Ethnicity:	White (Irish)
Height:	5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Bracken
Occupation:	Actress, Writer
Net Worth:	$1 million–$2 million

Early Life and Education

Carolyn Bracken was born on May 16, 1982, in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. She was born to Mr. Bracken and Mrs. Bracken. She is of Irish ethnicity and practices Christianity. There is no information about her siblings.

Carolyn Bracken developed an interest in acting at the age of four while performing with the Nenagh Players, a local theatre company, and also attended speech and drama classes throughout her childhood. She later graduated from The Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, where she received her professional acting training.

Career

Carolyn Bracken began her professional acting career in Irish film and television with appearances in independent productions and short films before earning wider recognition in the crime drama Dublin Murders, where she portrayed Sandra Sculley. Her emotionally charged performances quickly established her as one of Ireland’s emerging dramatic actresses.

Carolyn Bracken achieved her breakthrough in 2021 with the psychological horror film You Are Not My Mother, playing the challenging dual roles of Angela and her sinister double. Her performance received widespread critical acclaim and introduced her to international audiences.

She later starred in The Quiet Girl, Smother, The Gone, Oddity, and Horseshoe, while continuing to work as both an actress and writer across film and television. Her ability to portray psychologically complex characters has become one of the defining strengths of her career.

Awards and Nominations

• Acclaimed for her dual performance in You Are Not My Mother.
• Best known for You Are Not My Mother, Oddity, Dublin Murders, The Quiet Girl, and The Gone.

Social Media

• Instagram: @carolyn__bracken

Personal Life

Carolyn Bracken, 44 years old, is single. No verified past relationships have been publicly documented, and she does not have any publicly known children.

Standing at approximately 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall, Carolyn enjoys theatre, writing, literature, and independent filmmaking. She has maintained a relatively private personal life while focusing on her acting career.

Net Worth

Carolyn Bracken has an estimated net worth of $1 million–$2 million USD. She has earned her wealth through her work as an actress and writer. Her income comes from feature films, television series, independent productions, writing projects, public appearances, and other entertainment-related ventures. Her performances in You Are Not My Mother, Oddity, Dublin Murders, and The Gone have been the primary contributors to her professional success.

Filmography

Films

• A Date for Mad Mary (2016)
• You Are Not My Mother (2021)
• The Quiet Girl (An Cailín Ciúin) (2022)
• Oddity (2024)
• Horseshoe (2025)

Television

• Dublin Murders (2019)
• Smother (2021)
• The Gone (2023)
• Balor Hall (2023)

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