Tara Lynne O’Neill Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Tara Lynne O’Neill, born Lynne James, is a Northern Irish actress, playwright, and television presenter.

She is widely recognized for portraying Mary Quinn in the award-winning sitcom Derry Girls, Joanne Ryan in EastEnders, Martina Dean in The Fall, and Inspector Eve Dunlop in Hope Street. Alongside her acting career, she has earned acclaim as the writer of the stage play Rough Girls, which celebrates the history of women’s football in Belfast.

Tara Lynne O'Neill
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Lynne James
Stage Name:	Tara Lynne O'Neill
Born:	November 16, 1975 (age 50 years old)
Place of Birth:	Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	Irish (White)
Height:	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. And Mrs. James
Siblings:	Six
Occupation:	Actress, Playwright, Television Presenter
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Tara Lynne O’Neill was born as Lynne James on November 16, 1975, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. She was raised by Mr. James and Mrs. James.

She is of Irish ethnicity and practices Christianity. She grew up having six siblings.

During her teenage years, she originally hoped to become a dentist but changed direction after discovering a passion for acting while attending sixth-form college. She later pursued a career in the performing arts, beginning as a television presenter before establishing herself as a respected actress on stage and screen.

Career

Tara Lynne O’Neill entered the entertainment industry as a television presenter, hosting Saturday Disney from 1993 to 1996 and later presenting The Over the Wall Gang for BBC Northern Ireland.

She gradually transitioned into acting, appearing in productions such as The Informant, The Most Fertile Man in Ireland, Wild About Harry, Disco Pigs, Omagh, and Becoming Jane. Her television career continued to flourish with memorable performances as Joanne Ryan in EastEnders and Martina Dean in The Fall.

She achieved international recognition in 2018 after joining the cast of Derry Girls as Mary Quinn, a role she portrayed throughout the series’ successful run. In addition to acting, O’Neill has enjoyed an accomplished theatre career, starring in productions including Grease, Educating Rita, and The Vagina Monologues.

She further expanded her creative work by writing Rough Girls, a critically acclaimed play inspired by the remarkable story of women’s football in Belfast during the early twentieth century. More recently, she joined the BBC drama Hope Street as Inspector Eve Dunlop, continuing her successful television career.

Personal Life

Tara Lynne O’Neill, 50 years old, is currently single. There is no verified information regarding her past relationships. There is no verified information regarding her children.

She enjoys writing for the theatre and has dedicated considerable time to preserving the history of women’s football through her creative projects, particularly Rough Girls. Her height is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).

Net Worth

Tara Lynne O’Neill has accumulated a net worth of $2 million USD. Her income is generated from acting in television, film, and theatre, writing stage plays, television presenting, and public appearances.

Her long-running success in productions such as Derry Girls, The Fall, EastEnders, Hope Street, and Rough Girls has contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

• The Informant (1997)
• The Most Fertile Man in Ireland (2000)
• Wild About Harry (2000)
• Disco Pigs (2001)
• EastEnders (2002–2003)
• Omagh (2004)
• Becoming Jane (2007)
• The Fall (2013–2016)
• Derry Girls (2018–2022)
• Rough Girls (2022)
• The Full Monty (2023)
• Hope Street (2024–present)
• The Spin (2025)

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