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Sinéad O'Connor(1966-2023)

  • Music Artist
  • Actress
  • Music Department
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Sinéad O'Connor
The story of Sinéad O'Connor's rise to worldwide fame, and how her iconoclastic personality resulted in her exile from the pop mainstream. Focusing on prophetic words and deeds across a six-year period (1987-1993), the film reflects on the legacy of this fearless trailblazer, through a contemporary feminist lens.
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Sinéad O'Connor was born on 8 December 1966 in Glenageary, Ireland. She was a music artist and actress, known for Albert Nobbs (2011), In the Name of the Father (1993) and Sinéad O'Connor: Nothing Compares 2 U (1990). She was married to Barry Herridge, Steve Cooney, Nicholas Sommerlad and John Reynolds. She died on 26 July 2023 in Herne Hill, London, England, UK.
BornDecember 8, 1966
DiedJuly 26, 2023(56)
BornDecember 8, 1966
DiedJuly 26, 2023(56)
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  • Awards
    • 6 wins & 15 nominations total

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Known for

Glenn Close, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Mia Wasikowska in Albert Nobbs (2011)
Albert Nobbs
6.7
  • Soundtrack("Lay Your Head Down")
  • 2011
Daniel Day-Lewis in In the Name of the Father (1993)
In the Name of the Father
8.1
  • Soundtrack("(You Made Me the) Thief of Your Heart")
  • 1993
Sinéad O'Connor in Sinéad O'Connor: Nothing Compares 2 U (1990)
Sinéad O'Connor: Nothing Compares 2 U
7.4
Music Video
  • Sinéad O'Connor
  • 1990
Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky (2001)
Vanilla Sky
6.9
  • Soundtrack("The Healing Room")
  • 2001

Credits

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Actress

  • Sinéad O'Connor: Take Me to Church
    6.4
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor
    • 2014
  • Harry Styles in Band Aid 30: Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)
    Band Aid 30: Do They Know It's Christmas?
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor
    • 2014
  • Sinead O'Connor: 8 Good Reasons (2014)
    Sinead O'Connor: 8 Good Reasons
    7.6
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor
    • 2014
  • The Don Baker Band with Damien Dempsey & Sinead O'Connor: Woe to the Holy Vow
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor
    • 2013
  • Sinéad O'Connor: 4th and Vine (2012)
    Sinéad O'Connor: 4th and Vine
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor
    • 2012
  • Sea Fever (2012)
    Sea Fever
    Short
    • Singer
    • 2012
  • Magdalene Survivors Together feat. Sinead O'Connor & Others: From A Distance
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor
    • 2011
  • Sinead O'Connor & Republic of Loose: We People (Who Are Darker Than Blue)
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor
    • 2008
  • Ian Brown feat. Sinéad O'Connor: Illegal Attacks
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor (voice)
    • 2007
  • Massive Attack: Special Cases, Version 2 (2003)
    Massive Attack: Special Cases, Version 2
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor (voice)
    • 2003
  • Massive Attack: Special Cases, Version 1 (2003)
    Massive Attack: Special Cases, Version 1
    6.6
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor (voice)
    • 2003
  • Sinéad O'Connor in Asian Dub Foundation Ft. Sinead O'Connor: 1000 Mirrors (2003)
    Asian Dub Foundation Ft. Sinead O'Connor: 1000 Mirrors
    Music Video
    • 2003
  • Sinéad O'Connor: My Lagan Love
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor
    • 2002
  • Conjure One Feat. Sinéad O'Connor: Tears from the Moon
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor (voice)
    • 2002
  • Sinead O Connor: Troy (Push Remix)
    Music Video
    • Sinéad O'Connor
    • 2002

Music Department

  • The Great Irish Famine
    • Music Department
    • Pre-production
  • Waves (2018)
    Waves
    Short
    • composer: theme music
    • 2018
  • The Water Horse (2007)
    The Water Horse
    6.4
    • vocals
    • 2007
  • Independent Lens (1999)
    Independent Lens
    8.1
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music
    • musician: lyrics
    • 2003
  • I Could Read the Sky (1999)
    I Could Read the Sky
    6.4
    • musician
    • 1999
  • The Irish in America: Long Journey Home (1998)
    The Irish in America: Long Journey Home
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • musical performance by
    • 1998
  • Perfect Moment (1997)
    Perfect Moment
    • singer
    • 1997
  • Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990)
    Hush-a-Bye Baby
    6.4
    • composer: theme music
    • 1990

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Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Apple Music
    • Deezer
  • Alternative names
    • Shuhada Davitt
  • Height
    • 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
  • Born
    • December 8, 1966
    • Glenageary, Ireland
  • Died
    • July 26, 2023
    • Herne Hill, London, England, UK(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma)
  • Spouses
      Barry HerridgeDecember 8, 2011 - December 24, 2011 (separated)
  • Children
      Nevi'im Nesta Ali Shane O'Connor
  • Parents
      Sean O'Connor
  • Relatives
    • Joseph O'Connor(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Album: "The Lion & The Cobra"
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 3 Interviews
    • 16 Articles
    • 6 Pictorials
    • 8 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    A few weeks after her notorious Saturday Night Live appearance, she appeared at a benefit concert with Kris Kristofferson. When her name was announced, the crowd responded with what appeared to be a dead-even split between cheering and booing. Due to this rare reaction, she immediately scrapped her scheduled song (the keyboardist started playing and she waved for him to stop, which he did) and sang "War" again (the song she sang on SNL), then left the stage and broke down crying in Kristofferson's arms.
  • Quotes
    As far as I'm concerned, I'm now in the business of making spiritual records and using my voice for that purpose. I'm not going to be singing songs that I made in the past. I closed the door on that incarnation of Sinead O'Connor.
  • Trademarks
      Shaven head
  • Nicknames
    • Shuhada' Davitt
    • Magda Davitt
    • Shuhada' Sadaqat

FAQ

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  • When did Sinéad O'Connor die?
    July 26, 2023
  • How did Sinéad O'Connor die?
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma
  • How old was Sinéad O'Connor when she died?
    56 years old
  • Where did Sinéad O'Connor die?
    Herne Hill, London, England, UK
  • When was Sinéad O'Connor born?
    December 8, 1966

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