Dolores O'Riordan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 6, 1971 in Ballybricken, Caherelly, Ireland
- Died
- January 15, 2018
- Active Years
- 1964–2018 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan was an Irish musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress. Born on September 6, 1971, in Ballybricken, Limerick, Ireland, she was the youngest of nine children, two of whom died in infancy. O'Riordan led the band The Cranberries to worldwide success for thirteen years before the group took a hiatus in 2003. She released her first solo album, Are You Listening?, in May 2007 and her second solo album, No Baggage, in August 2009. The Cranberries later reunited to release the albums Roses in 2012 and In the End in 2019, using vocals and lyrics O'Riordan recorded before her death on January 15, 2018. In 1990, she won an audition for the role of lead singer for The Cranberries.
Career overview
Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan was an Irish musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress born on September 6, 1971, in Ballybricken, Limerick, Ireland. She was the youngest of seven children born and raised in Ballybricken, though other sources note she was the youngest of nine children, with two dying in infancy. In 1990, she auditioned and won the role of lead singer for the band The Cranberries. She led the group to worldwide success and fame for thirteen years before the band took a hiatus in 2003.
Following her work with the band, O'Riordan released her first solo album, Are You Listening?, in May 2007, and her second solo album, No Baggage, in August 2009. The Cranberries later reunited to release the album Roses in 2012 and the album In the End in 2019, which utilized lyrics and vocals that O'Riordan had recorded before her death on January 15, 2018. In addition to her musical career, she is known for acting with 22 known credits. O'Riordan passed away on January 15, 2018, at the age of 46.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Dolores (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- South Dakota (2017) Original Music Composer
- The Cranberries Live in Chile (2010) as Self
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self
- The Cranberries - Gold: The Videos (2007) as voce, chitarra, tastiera (1990-2003, 2009-2018)
- Dolores O’Riordan – Live in Santiago, Chile 2007 (2007) as Herself
- Dolores O'Riordan - Live at Teatro Caupolican of Santiago de Chile (2007) as Herself
- Click (2006) as Singer
- Evilenko (2004) Songs
- Zucchero | Zu and co.: Live at Royal Albert Hall (2004) as Self
- The Bachelorette (2003) as Self - The Cranberries
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- The Cranberries - Stars: The Best Of Videos 1992-2002 (2002) as Self
- The Cranberries - Stars: The Best Of Videos 1992-2002 (2002) Script
- The Cranberries - Beneath the Skin - Live in Paris (2001)
- Loose Women (1999)
- Charmed (1998) as Dolores O'Riordan
- TFI Friday (1996)
- Pavarotti & Friends 3 - Together for the Children of Bosnia (1995) as Self
- The Cranberries: MTV Unplugged (1995) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dolores O'Riordan best known for?
Dolores O'Riordan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008), Click (2006), Okamikakushi: Masque of the Wolf (2010), 28 Weeks Later (2007).
When and where was Dolores O'Riordan born?
Dolores O'Riordan was born on September 6, 1971 in Ballybricken, Caherelly, Ireland. They passed away on January 15, 2018.
How many credits does Dolores O'Riordan have?
Dolores O'Riordan has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2018.
What is Dolores O'Riordan's background in cinema and television?
Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan was an Irish musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress. Born on September 6, 1971, in Ballybricken, Limerick, Ireland, she was the youngest of nine children, two of whom died in infancy. O'Riordan led the band The Cranberries to worldwide success for thirteen years before the gr...
Dolores O'Riordan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Charmed (1998) as Dolores O'Riordan — aged about 26
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 12
- TFI Friday (1996) — aged about 24
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self — aged about 36
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self — aged about 7
- Click (2006) as Singer — aged about 34
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