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Olivia O'Leary

Known For
Acting
Active Years
1983–2018 (36 Years)
Total Credits
3 credits in database
Acting 3 credits
3
Total Credits
1983–2018
36 Years Career Span
1
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Olivia O'Leary (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Source [1]: Olivia O'Leary (TMDB). Known for Acting. Known credits: 3. Gender: Female.
Source [2]: Olivia O'Leary (TMDB). Biography: Irish journalist, writer and current affairs presenter.
Source [3]: Wikipedia. Won three Jacob's Awards with RTÉ. 1973: radio news reporter. 1982: hosting Today Tonight. 1986: chairing Questions and Answers. Won a Sony Award.
Source [4]: IMDb. Born in Borris, County Carlow, Ireland. Known for Daniel O'Connell Forgotten King of Ireland (2019), Hubert Butler: Witness to the Future (2016) and First Tuesday (1983). Married to Paul Tansey. One child.
Name: Olivia O'Leary.
Profession: Irish journalist, writer, and current affairs presenter.
Acting credits: Daniel O'Connell Forgotten King of Ireland (2019), Hubert Butler: Witness to the Future (2016), and First Tuesday (1983).
Awards: Three Jacob's Awards (1973 for radio news reporting, 1982 for hosting Today Tonight, and 1986 for chairing Questions and Answers) and a Sony Award.
Personal: Born in Borris, County Carlow, Ireland. Married to Paul Tansey; they have one child.

Olivia O'Leary is an Irish journalist, writer, and current affairs presenter. She is known for her acting credits in Daniel O'Connell Forgotten King of Ireland (201

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Olivia O'Leary (Acting) based only on provided sources.
Constraints:
Verifiable facts only.
No inventions/guesses.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Topic: Career overview of Olivia O'Leary (Acting).
Source [1]: TMDB profile. Known for Acting. Known credits: 3. Gender: Female.
Source [2]: TMDB Bio. "Irish journalist, writer and current affairs presenter."
Source [3]: Wikipedia. Won three Jacob's Awards during broadcasting career with RTÉ. 1973: radio news reporter. 1982: hosting Today Tonight. 1986: chairing Questions and Answers. Also won a Sony Award.
Source [4]: IMDb Bio. Born in Borris, County Carlow, Ireland. Known for Daniel O'Connell Forgotten King of Ireland (2019), Hubert Butler: Witness to the Future (2016) and First Tuesday (1983). Married to Paul Tansey. One child.
Note on "Acting": Source [1] lists "Known For: Acting" and "Known Credits: 3". Source [4] lists three titles: Daniel O'Connell Forgotten King of Ireland (2019), Hubert Butler: Witness to the Future (2016), and First Tuesday (1983).
Drafting Paragraph 1 (Identity and Background):
Olivia O'Leary is an Irish journalist, writer, and current affairs presenter. Born in Borris, County Carlow, Ireland, her career includes significant work in broadcasting. During her time with RTÉ, she received three Jacob's Awards. Her first award was earned in 1973 for her work as a radio news reporter. She received a second Jacob's Award in 1982 for hosting Today Tonight, and a third in 1986 for chairing Questions and Answers. She has also been a recipient of a Sony Award.
Drafting Paragraph 2 (Acting/Credits):
In addition to her broadcasting career, O'Leary is recognized for her acting credits. Her known work includes the productions Daniel O'Connell Forgotten King of Ireland from 2019, Hubert Butler: Witness to the Future from 2016, and First Tuesday from 1983.
Check Word Count:
Para 1: ~75 words.
Para 2: ~40 words.
Total: ~115 words.
Problem: The target is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts without fluff or invention.
Wait, I must be careful. I cannot invent details. If the sources are thin, I cannot reach 180 words without violating the "no invention" rule. Let's re-examine the sources.
Source [1]: TMDB, Known For Acting, 3 credits.
Source [2]: Bio: Irish journalist, writer and current affairs presenter.
Source [3]: 3 Jacob's Awards (1973 radio news, 1982 Today Tonight, 1986 Questions and Answers). Sony Award.
Source [4]: Born Borris, Co Carlow. Credits: Daniel O'Connell Forgotten King of Ireland (2019), Hubert Butler: Witness to the Future (2016), First Tuesday (1983). Married Paul Tansey, one child.
Expansion Strategy: I can detail the specific awards and the specific years

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Keepers of the Flame
Hidden Hand: The Forgotten Massacre
First Tuesday

Full Filmography

3 titles
  • Keepers of the Flame (2018)
  • Hidden Hand: The Forgotten Massacre (1993) as Self
  • First Tuesday (1983)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Olivia O'Leary best known for?

Olivia O'Leary is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including First Tuesday (1983).

How many credits does Olivia O'Leary have?

Olivia O'Leary has accumulated over 3 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2018.

What is Olivia O'Leary's background in cinema and television?

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Olivia O'Leary (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, ...

Olivia O'Leary by the numbers

3credits
2films
1TV series
1983–2018active years

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