Aisling Bea
Comedienne and actress from 'This Way Up'
Born
March 16th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Ireland
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Born in Ireland, a comedienne and actress gained recognition for contributions to comedy and television. Developed a strong presence in stand-up comedy, performing in various venues and festivals. Starred in the series 'This Way Up', which she created and wrote, receiving acclaim for its humor and depth. Appeared in 'The Big Breakfast' and performed on numerous panel shows. Received award nominations for comedic work, establishing a reputation in the entertainment industry.
Created and starred in 'This Way Up'
Appeared in 'The Big Breakfast'
Performed on various comedy panel shows
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