Bronagh Gallagher
| Bronagh Gallgher | |
|---|---|
| Born |
26 April 1972 Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Singer and actress |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for |
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Bronagh Gallagher (born 26 April 1972) is an Irish singer and actress. Gallagher had her first acting role in the 1989 television movie, Dear Sarah.
Branagh was born in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. During her teenage years, she got involved in drama and music activities through school and joined a local amateur dramatics group called the Oakgrove Theatre Company. At one time she was a backing singer in a local band called The Listener.
Her big break came when she starred as Bernie in The Commitments (1991). A former hairdresser Bronagh followed up with parts in Pulp Fiction and Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
Gallagher's other appearances include the films Thunderpants, You, Me & Marley, Divorcing Jack, Tristan & Isolde, Last Chance Harvey, Sherlock Holmes and Grabbers, and on stage in a Théâtre de Complicité touring production of The Street of Crocodiles and The National Theatre's production War Horse as Rose Narracott.
Gallagher's first album Precious Soul was released in 2004 on the Salty Dog Records label and was produced by John Reynolds. The album features collaborations with Brian Eno on the songs "He Don't Love You" and "Hooks". Gallagher wrote most of the music on the album, played the drums and sang lead vocals.
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