Katherine Devlin
Katherine Devlin | |
|---|---|
| Education | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Television | Blue Lights |
Katherine Devlin is a Northern Irish actress. She is known for her role in the BBC One series Blue Lights (2023).
Early life
[edit]Devlin grew up in County Tyrone; her father was an engineer, and her mother was an art teacher. Devlin attended a sixth form college in Donaghmore. She received offers to study Psychology at university, but turned them down to pursue drama instead. She took a foundation course at the Lir Academy in Dublin[1] and went on to graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2021.[2]
Career
[edit]Devlin appeared as Siobhan in the 2019 Ulster western film The Dig.[3] She appeared as Natasha in an episode of Vikings.[4][5]
In 2023 Devlin plays Constable Annie Conlon, a rookie police officer in the Belfast-set BBC One series Blue Lights.[6][7] Devlin has spoken about the series displaying the intricate nature of the history and politics of Northern Ireland to a wider audience.[8] Blue Lights was renewed for a second series, airing April 2024.[9][10] It was renewed for a third and fourth series in 2024.[11]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Dig | Siobhan | Film |
| 2020 | Vikings | Natasha | 1 episode |
| 2023– | Blue Lights | Annie | Main role |
References
[edit]- ^ Harrison, Ellie (28 April 2023). "'It's so important to have diverse accents, not just diverse people': Blue Lights star Katherine Devlin on her knockout role as a Belfast policewoman". The Independent. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Katherine Devlin". Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Clarke, Donald (April 25, 2019). "The Dig: A classic western movie set on an Irish bog". The Irish Times. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ Hibbs, James (March 31, 2023). "Blue Lights cast: Meet the stars of BBC police drama". Radio Times. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "Blue Lights: meet the cast of BBC's brilliant new drama". Hello. April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Williamson, Claire (27 March 2024). "Blue Lights star tells of 'insane' moment she was recognised in Bali by Dutch fans". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Interview with Katherine Devlin who plays Annie in Blue Lights". Press Party. March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "Blue Lights: Tyrone acting star on exposing UK audience to 'intricate' NI history". Belfast Telegraph. April 30, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ O'Neill, Sean (6 April 2024). "Move over, Line of Duty — why Blue Lights is our best crime drama". The Times. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "BBC announces second series of Blue Lights". 20 April 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Blue Lights Series 3 and 4". Two Cities. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
External links
[edit]- Katherine Devlin at IMDb
- Katherine Devlin at Spotlight