Lauren O'Rourke is a British

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best known for her roles in the

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'' Drifters'' as Laura on

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and as Carol in ''

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'' on

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. She also appeared in the first series of ''

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'' in 2012.

Career

In 2011, O'Rourke starred in and wrote ''Welcome to The Kerryman'', her one-woman comedy show. The production was staged at that years

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Filmography

Film

Television

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:ORourke, Lauren 1988 births Living people British women comedians 21st-century British comedians 21st-century English actresses English film actresses English television actresses Place of birth missing (living people)