Elaine Cassidy
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1979-12-31
    • Born Place: Kilcoole, Wicklow, Ireland
  • Also Known As:

    Ελέιν Κάσιντυ

Elaine Cassidy

Elaine Cassidy is an Irish actress born on December 31, 1979, in Kilcoole, County Wicklow, Ireland. She began her acting career in the mid-1990s and has since established herself in film, television, and theatre. Cassidy gained early recognition for her roles in films like "Felicia's Journey" (1999), for which she received a Genie Award nomination, and "Disco Pigs" (2001), earning her an IFTA Award and a British Independent Film Award nomination. She is also known for her performances in "The Others" (2001), "Fingersmith" (2005), and "The Wonder" (2022), where she starred alongside her daughter, Kíla Lord Cassidy.In television, Cassidy has appeared in notable series such as "Harper's Island" (2009), "The Paradise" (2012-2013), "No Offence" (2015-2018), and "A Discovery of Witches" (2018-2022). Her recent work includes the film "Salvable" (2025) and the series "Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale" (2024).Throughout her career, Elaine Cassidy has received several accolades and nominations, including an IFTA Award for Best Actress in Television for "Harper's Island" in 2010 and multiple other IFTA nominations for her work in film and television. She is married to actor Stephen Lord, and they have two children, including actress Kíla Lord Cassidy.

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