Aisling Franciosi Age, Wiki and Bio

Aisling Franciosi

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIrish
Date of Birth06/06/1993
Age31 years
BirthplaceDublin, Ireland

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionActor
HometownLos Angeles, USA
Zodiac SignGemini

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolSt. Brigid’s Girls’ School, Cabinteely, Dublin, Ireland
College/UniversityTrinity College Dublin
Educational QualificationHigh School Pass

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Cooking

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherHeart surgeon
MotherTeacher
Siblings
Brothers2
Sisters1

Career

Debut
FilmJimmy's Hall (2014) as Marie
TVTrivia (2011-2012) as Trish
Awards
  • 2015: Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama at the The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Awards for The Fall
  • 2018: European Shooting Star Award at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) for The Nightingale
  • 2019: Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 9th AACTA Awards for The Nightingale
  • 2019: Most Promising Actor at the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards for The Nightingale
  • 2019: Breakthrough Performance Award at the Dublin Film Critics' Circle for The Nightingale
  • 2019: EDA Special Mention Award by the Alliance of Women Film Journalists for Most Daring Performance in The Nightingale
  • 2020: Rising Star Award at the IFTA Awards for The Nightingale
Notable Roles
  • Lyanna Stark in Game of Thrones
  • Sister Ruth in Black Narcissus
  • Clare Carroll in The Nightingale
  • Ella Blake in StopMotion
  • Ciara in Speak No Evil

Favourites

DirectorLenny Abrahamson
QuoteThe important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. - Albert Einstein
MottoFeel the fear and do it anyway

Some Lesser Known Facts

Aisling Franciosi has Italian heritage from her father and Irish roots from her mother, spending her early years in Italy.
Following her parents' separation, she relocated to Dublin with her mother and siblings.
Her passion for drama started early, enrolling in classes at the age of six.
She is multilingual, fluent in Irish, Italian, and English, with a major in French and Spanish.
Before pursuing acting full-time, she worked at the Cork Opera House and Gate Theatre Dublin, dropping out of college after landing a significant role in 2012.
She gained recognition playing Katie Benedetto in the acclaimed series The Fall.
Aisling's film accomplishments include major roles in several celebrated productions, showcasing her versatility.
She regularly engages in exercise and explores new locations to enrich her experiences.
Journaling serves as a therapeutic outlet for her stress management.
She is also trained as a classical singer.