Maria Doyle Kennedy Biography & Movies

Maria Doyle Kennedy Date of Birth: September 25, 1964 Rarely do actors land their first roles in Oscar-nominated films, but that's exactly how Maria Doyle Kennedy launched her career. Born Maria Josephine Doyle in a suburb of Dublin, the actress had her first taste of stardom when she was cast as a backup singer in Alan Parker's 1991 hit film The Commitments, about a rock band that decides to transition into soul music. The film was nominated for Best Film Editing at the Academy... See All