Fionnula Flanagan

Fionnghuala Manon "Fionnula" Flanagan (born 10 December 1941) is an Irish actress. Flanagan is known for her roles in the films ''James Joyce's Women'' (1985), ''Some Mother's Son'' (1996), ''Waking Ned Devine'' (1998), ''The Others'' (2001), ''Four Brothers'' (2005), ''Yes Man'' (2008), ''The Guard'' (2011) and ''Song of the Sea'' (2014). She is also known for her recurring role as Eloise Hawking in the series ''Lost'' (2007–2010). Notable stage productions she has performed in include ''Ulysses in Nighttown'' and ''The Ferryman'', both of which earned her Tony Award nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Play.

For her contributions to the entertainment industry, she was given the IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. She was honored with the Maureen O'Hara Award at the Kerry Film Festival in 2011, the award is offered to women who have excelled in their chosen field in film. She was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards (winning one) and won a Saturn Award. In 2020, she was listed at #23 on ''The Irish Times'' list of Ireland's greatest film actors. Provided by Wikipedia