Eileen O’Higgins is starring in the Irish Series ‘Billy the Kid’ premiering on 24th April, Sunday. Here’s what you should know more about the Irish Actress.
The most awaited Irish Series ‘Billy the Kid’ is premiering its first episode on 24th April, Sunday. The romantic adventure show is created by the famous Vikings creator Michael Hirst.
This series is based on the life of an American outlaw, Billy the Kid, and his Irish roots and early days as a cowboy and gunslinger on the American frontier, to his crucial role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.
The Northern Irish Actress, Eileen O’Higgins is playing the role of Billy the Kid’s (Tom Blyth) mother.
Eileen is famous for her supporting role in Brooklyn 2015 and Mary Queen of Scots 2018.
Her acting career began after graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. O’Higgins featured in the BBC adaptation of Emma and the television film Enid, based on the life of Enid Blyton and starring Helena Bonham Carter (both in 2009).
Likewise, she was later featured in Alice Birch’s theater work and as well as other theatres works. In 2020, she appeared in Irish-Canadian TV Series, Dead Still.
Her breakthrough performance was in the play Hold Your Tongue, Hold Your Dead as a young pregnant lady, which led to a supporting role in the film Brooklyn.
Who Are Eileen O’Higgins’s Parents?
Billy the Kid actress, Eileen O’Higgins was born and raised to Northern Irish parents in Castlewellan, Northern Ireland.
In Ballynahinch, County Down, she attended St. Malachy’s Primary School and Assumption Grammar School.
She attended the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and received her acting training there.
Eileen O’Higgins’s Net Worth
Eileen O’Higgins’s current Net worth is estimated to be $5 million.
The Irish Actress’s primary sources of income include films, series, and modeling. It is speculated that Eileen earns a fair share of money from her Yeezy sneakers business as well.
The actress is available on two Social Media handles, Twitter and Instagram. Eileen does not seem that active on her Twitter account however, she keeps her fan updated on her Instagram account.
Eileen O’Higgins’s Instagram handle has more than 2.5k followers.
Eileen O’Higgins’s Date of Birth
According to sources, Eileen O’Higgins was born on 22nd January. However, her birth year is not confirmed yet, it is speculated that the actress is around her early 30s.
Eileen O’Higgins was born and raised in Castlewellan, Northern Ireland.