Amybeth McNulty (born 7 November 2001) is an Irish actress. She is known for her starring role as

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'' (2017–2019), based on the 1908 novel ''

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Early life

Amybeth McNulty was born on 7 November 2001 in

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, the only daughter of an Irish father and a Canadian mother. She also has Scottish heritage. She was homeschooled. She was a member of An Grianán's "Youth Theatre", where she trained in acting and ballet.

Career

McNulty's stage experience began with ballet and amateur performances at An Grianán's "Youth Theatre", which was facilitated by Nora Kavanagh, as well as musicals by the writer and composer Paul Boyd. In 2014, McNulty co-starred in the

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series '' Clean Break'' as inquisitive child Jenny Rane. In 2015, McNulty appeared in ''

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'' as the younger version of the titular character and guest-starred in

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.'' McNulty made her film debut in

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thriller '' Morgan'', portraying the 10-year old iteration of the titular character. The film received mixed reviews. From 2017 to 2019, she starred as

in the CBC and

drama series ''

'', an adaptation of the 1908 novel series ''

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. McNulty was cast from a selection of 1800 girls for her ability to deliver dialogue which is "incredibly thick and dynamic and beautiful"; her audition consisted of talking to trees, chatting with flowers and building thrones out of twigs." McNulty received critical acclaim for her portrayal; Gwen Inhat of ''

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'' lauded her "absolute possession" of Anne as well as her ability to make "fanciful language sing", while

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'' wrote McNulty's performance was "wonderfully ebullient and eminently likable". Her portrayal earned her the Canadian Screen Award for Best Television Actress and the ACTRA Award for Best Performance – Female. McNulty portrayed the lead role in ''Maternal'', the feature directorial debut of actress

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, which was filmed in early 2020. She also starred in ''Black Medicine'' (2020), in which she portrays an alcoholic and drug-addicted Irish teenager. In December 2020, McNulty was cast in director Michael McGowan's film adaptation of '' All My Puny Sorrows'', a novel by Canadian author

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. In June 2021, McNulty was cast in season four of the

drama ''

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'', portraying Vickie, a "cool, fast-talking band nerd".

Personal life

At 19, McNulty moved out from her family home in rural Donegal to

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. In June 2020, she came out as

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. McNulty is a

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. In November 2021, McNulty's mother died.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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