Sinéad Keenan Biography: Husband, Kids, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Sinéad Keenan is an Irish actress best known for portraying Nina Pickering in Being Human, Farrah Phelan in Fair City, Grace Foley in Little Boy Blue, and DCI Jessica James in the ITV crime drama Unforgotten.

She has also built a distinguished stage career with the Royal Shakespeare Company and is recognized for her performances in Doctor Who, Three Families, and Showtrial.

Sinéad Keenan
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Name:	Sinéad Keenan
Born:	December 27, 1977 (age 48 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dublin, Ireland
Nationality:	Irish
Ethnicity:	Irish
Height:	5 feet 1 inch (155 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Keenan
Siblings:	Rory Keenan, Gráinne Keenan
Spouse:	Chris McGill
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Two sons
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Sinéad Keenan was born on December 27, 1977, in Dublin, Ireland. She is of Irish ethnicity and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keenan. She is the eldest of three children and grew up alongside her younger siblings, Rory Keenan and Gráinne Keenan, who both became actors.

As a child, she dreamed of becoming a lawyer after watching the television series Matlock, but later realized that acting was her true passion. She graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in Sociology and History. She practices Christianity.

Career

Sinéad Keenan made her professional acting debut in Sunburn (1999), where she appeared opposite Cillian Murphy. Shortly afterward, she gained recognition for playing Farrah Phelan in the Irish soap opera Fair City.

She continued building her career with appearances in productions such as The Cassidys, Doctors, Murder City, Taggart, and Moving Wallpaper, demonstrating her versatility across drama and comedy.

Her international breakthrough came when she starred as werewolf Nina Pickering in the BBC supernatural drama Being Human. Keenan later appeared in acclaimed productions including Doctor Who, Little Boy Blue, Three Families, Showtrial, and Crime. In 2023, she joined the award-winning ITV series Unforgotten as DCI Jessica James, succeeding Nicola Walker as the show’s female lead.

Alongside her television success, she has maintained an impressive stage career, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company in productions such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Comedy of Errors.

Awards and Nominations

• Royal Television Society Programme Award – Best Female Actor for Little Boy Blue (Winner).
• BAFTA Television Award nomination – Best Actress for Little Boy Blue.
• Received widespread critical acclaim for Being Human, Three Families, Showtrial, and Unforgotten.
• Recognized for her contributions to television, film, and theatre.

Social Media

• There is no information about her social media accounts.

Personal Life

Sinéad Keenan, 48 years old, is married to television and film director Chris McGill. The couple married in 2012 after meeting while performing together in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They have two sons.

There is no information about her past relationships. She stands 5 feet 1 inch (155 cm) tall. Keenan enjoys theatre, literature, travelling, and spending time with her family, while continuing to balance stage and screen performances.

Net Worth

Sinéad Keenan has a net worth of approximately $2 million USD. Her income comes from acting in television, film, and theatre productions.

Her long-running career, highlighted by roles in Being Human, Little Boy Blue, Three Families, and Unforgotten, has contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Sunburn (1999)
• On the Nose (2001)
• Conspiracy of Silence (2003)
• Trouble with Sex (2005)

Television

• Fair City (1999–2000)
• The Cassidys (2001)
• Moving Wallpaper (2008–2009)
• Being Human (2009–2011)
• Doctor Who (2010)
• Little Boy Blue (2017)
• Three Families (2021)
• Showtrial (2021)
• Unforgotten (2023–present)
• Crime (2023)

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