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Michelle Fairley

Birthday: July, 1963 (61 years)

HomeTown: County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Michelle Fairley is a Northern Irish actress who is best known for Nobody Has to Know (2021), In the Heart of the Sea (2015), and Philomena (2013). She is also recognized for her role as Catelyn Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011–2013). Born on July, 1963, Michelle Fairley hails from County Londonderry, United Kingdom. As in 2024, Michelle Fairley's age is 61 years. Discover below for comprehensive details about Michelle Fairley, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Michelle Fairley Wiki Table

Stage NameMichelle Fairley
Real NameMichelle Fairley
Profession(s)Actress,
BirthdayJuly, 1963
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Age61 years
GenderFemale
BirthplaceCounty Londonderry, United Kingdom
HometownCounty Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish

Michelle Fairley Family and Personal Life

  1. Michelle Fairley was born in County Londonderry, United Kingdom.
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  3. Michelle Fairley was born in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, to Brian and Teresa Fairley. She is the second eldest of six children.
  4. She moved to London in 1986 and has kept a low public profile. Fairley ended a seven-year relationship in 2012 and has not been known to have any partners since then.
  5. Fairley has expressed that she does not have a desire for motherhood, stating she “missed the gene” for it.
  6. Though she has worked on many American projects, Fairley prefers working in theatre and considers the West End her true home.

Michelle Fairley Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Michelle Fairley?: Michelle Fairley is a Northern Irish actress who is best known for Nobody Has to Know (2021), In the Heart of the Sea (2015), and Philomena (2013).
  2. Early Life: Born in July 1965, Fairley grew up in Coleraine and attended the Ulster Youth Theatre as a teenager. She later moved to Belfast and was part of the Fringe Benefit repertory company.
  3. Theatre Career: Fairley established herself as a stage actress in London with notable roles in plays such as Oleanna and Dancing at Lughnasa. She received an Olivier nomination for her role in Othello.
  4. Notable TV Roles: Fairley gained fame for her role as Catelyn Stark in Game of Thrones. She has also appeared in Suits, 24: Live Another Day, and Rebellion.
  5. Film Appearances: Her film credits include roles in The Invisible Woman, In the Heart of the Sea, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
  6. Fairley starred in the 2021 film Nobody Has to Know and appeared in the Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story in 2023.

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Michelle Fairley Height

Michelle Fairley's height is estimated to be about 5′ 5″ (1.65 m), based on reliable data and sources.