
Olwen Fouéré
ActingAbout Olwen Fouéré
Olwen Fouéré is an actress and writer/director in theatre, film and visual arts. She was born on the west coast of Ireland of Breton parents Yann Fouéré and Marie-Magdeleine Mauger. In 2020, she was listed at number 22 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. Description above from the Wikipedia article Olwen Fouéré, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Olwen Fouéré reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Olwen Fouéré's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Olwen Fouéré remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in National Theatre Live: Salomé, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Olwen Fouéré Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Olwen Fouéré's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Olwen Fouéré.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Four Letters of Love | Nora Ni Liathain | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Reckoning of Erin Morrigan | Erin Morrigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Actor | Judge / Old Lady / Neighbor / Wardrobe Woman / Old Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Catching Dust | Copperhead | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Watchers | Madeline | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Tarot | Alma Astryn | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | All You Need Is Death | Rita Concannon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Cult Killer | Dottie Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Sunrise | Ma Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Falling into Place | Judy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Radha | Annie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Tower | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Far Calls | The Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Joyride | Sideline Sue | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Ulysses Project | Molly Bloom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | She Will | Jean | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Northman | Áshildur Hofgythja | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Sally Hardesty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Zone 414 | Royale | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Bardo | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Tide | Night Angler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sea Fever | Ciara | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini | Violet Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Animals | Maureen | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald | Melusine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mandy | Mother Marlene | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Procession | Procession Master | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Beast | Detective Theresa Kelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Take Me Swimming | Eileen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Drummer and the Keeper | Doctor Assif | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | National Theatre Live: Salomé | Nameless | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Where is Eva Hipsey? | Voice Actor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Traders | Helen Stynes | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Survivalist | Kathryn | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Irreducible Difference of the Other | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | 4,000-Year-Old Cold Case: The Body in the Bog | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | This Must Be the Place | Mary's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Other Side of Sleep | Maggie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Artaud on Aran | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Saltwater | Trish Meehan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Space Truckers | Building Commander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Time After Time | Young Nun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Sleep of Death | Second Maid (as Olwen Fouere) | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Banquet | - | Flop | Similar → |
Olwen Fouéré - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Olwen Fouéré?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olwen Fouéré is "National Theatre Live: Salomé" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Olwen Fouéré acted in?
Olwen Fouéré has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Olwen Fouéré?
Other notable films include "This Must Be the Place", "Radha", and "Bardo".




