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.
Olwen Fouéré Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Olwen Fouéré reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Olwen Fouéré's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Olwen Fouéré's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains National Theatre Live: Salomé, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Olwen Fouéré Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Olwen Fouéré's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Olwen Fouéré has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| N/A | Sundown | - | 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 45 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".