Acting
Karen Egan
Ireland
Singer, actor, comedian and playwright, Karen Egan originally qualified as a barrister (King’s Inns, Dublin) but soon changed course, opting to train at the Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin, and later at Trinity College, Dublin, graduating with an M Phil in Irish Theatre Studies.
Acting credits
5.7A young woman quits her teaching job to become a private tutor and governess for two wealthy young kids, but soon starts to suspect there’s more to their house than meets the eye.
The Turning
2020
7.8Stand-up comedian Kate thinks her life has no meaning and is not worth continuing. When she’s diagnosed with breast cancer, even the universe seems to agree with her. However, a close encounter with death – and four other women on the chemo ward – might just change her mind and even her life.
The Bright Side
2021