Niamh Walsh Biography: Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Religion, Awards

Niamh Walsh is an Irish actress best known for her performances in British and Irish television dramas.

She gained recognition for portraying Cara Martinez in Holby City, Verity Rutter in Jamestown, Jenny Ahern in Smother, Martha Almond in The English Game, and Young Ethel Cripps in Netflix’s The Sandman.

Her work in period dramas and contemporary television has established her as one of Ireland’s notable screen actresses.

Niamh Walsh
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Niamh Walsh
Born:	April 17, 1988 (age 38 years old)
Place of Birth:	Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland
Nationality:	Irish
Ethnicity:	Irish
Height:	5 feet 2 inches (157 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Darina Walsh, Martin Walsh
Siblings:	One
Spouse:	John Coleman
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Niamh Walsh was born on April 17, 1988, to an Irish family from Arklow, County Wicklow. She was the daughter of Darina Walsh and Martin Walsh.

Because of her father’s work as an oil and gas engineer, she spent parts of her childhood living in Australia, South Africa, the Netherlands, and Malaysia, before later moving to England.

She grew up with a younger brother and developed an interest in acting while studying at the University of York, where she initially pursued English Literature with ambitions of becoming a journalist or lawyer.

Her passion for theatre eventually led her to train at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

Career

Niamh Walsh made her television debut in Casualty in 2013 before appearing in the fantasy drama Jekyll & Hyde.

Her breakthrough came in Holby City, where she portrayed nurse Cara Martinez, earning widespread recognition from British television audiences.

She subsequently starred as Verity Rutter in Sky’s historical drama Jamestown, followed by notable roles as Greta Kleinschmidt in Good Omens, Martha Almond in Netflix’s The English Game, and Jenny Ahern in the Irish thriller Smother.

In 2022, she joined Netflix’s acclaimed adaptation of The Sandman as Young Ethel Cripps, further expanding her international profile. She has continued her career with productions including Dead and Buried, My Sailor, My Love, and Girl Taken.

Awards and Nominations

• No major verified competitive acting awards or nominations have been documented.
• Recognized for leading roles in Jamestown, Holby City, Smother, and The Sandman.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @niamhwalsh

Personal Life

Niamh Walsh, 38 years old, married to John Coleman. The couple did not have children together. There is no information about his past relationship.

Outside of acting, she enjoys theatre, literature, travelling, and historical research, interests that have complemented her work in numerous period dramas. She stands 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) tall.

Net Worth

Niamh Walsh has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

Her income is primarily generated from acting in television dramas, films, stage productions, commercial work, royalties, and other entertainment-related ventures.

Her appearances in acclaimed productions such as Holby City, Jamestown, The English Game, Smother, and The Sandman have contributed to her financial success.

Filmography

• Girl Taken (2026)
• Dead and Buried (2024)
• My Sailor, My Love (2022)
• The Sandman (2022)
• Smother (2021)
• The English Game (2020)
• Good Omens (2019)
• Jamestown (2017–2019)
• Holby City (2015–2016)
• Jekyll & Hyde (2015)
• Casualty (2013)

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