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Lisa Dwan was born in 1978 in Coosan, Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. She is an actress and writer, known for Top Boy (2011).

Irish actress Niamh Algar was raised in Ireland as the youngest of five siblings. In 2019 Niamh was awarded the BAFTA Breakthrough Brit, in 2018 she was named as Screen International 'Star of Tomorrow' for her leading turn in the The Virtues, a new drama from This is England creator Shane Meadows.

She first came to prominence in the 2017 Indie film 'Without Name' playing a young free spirited and charismatic field assistant who falls victim to man suffering from a mental breakdown. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and London BFI Film Festival before its general release in 2017.

Niamh was cast in channel 4's hit drama Pure as Amber before being announced as a regular in Ridley Scott's sci-fi series Raised by Wolves for HBO Max.

Niall James Horan was born on September 13th, 1993, in Westmeath, Mullingar (Mullingar General Hospital). He has one older brother, Greg Horan. His parents are Maura Gallagher and Bobby Horan. His parents divorced when he was five and he lived a few years between each homes, until he chose to live with his dad. Niall was a pupil at Coláiste Mhuire, a Christian Brothers School. Niall was into music from a young age, from about 5 or 6. He started playing the guitar when he was about twelve, and one year later he entered the school's talent show, singing The Script's 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved'. He didn't win, but got a lot of local press and good comments. He also entered a small local competition, where he was singing Chris Brown's 'With You', this time he won the show. In 2009, Niall supported Lloyd Daniels in a small music venue. All those things led him realize he was maybe good at singing. In 2010, Niall entered the X Factor. He sang 'I'm Yours' and 'So Sick' on his audition, and got trough to the next round. At boot camp, he and Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik were put together in a band, One Direction. They came third on the show, and one day after that their mentor, Simon Cowell, gave them a record deal. Their first single 'What Makes You Beautiful' is one of the biggest hits of 2012, and their debut album 'Up All Night' went straight to number one in America.

Seán McLoughlin was born on 7 February 1990 in Westmeath, Ireland. He is an actor and writer, known for Jacksepticeye (2012), Inside Playthrough (2016) and Papers, Please Playthrough (2016).

Mark Tandy was born on 8 February 1957 in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. He is an actor, known for The Crown (2016), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) and The Foreigner (2017). He has been married to Amanda Marmot since 1992. They have two children.

Winner Directors Guild Finders Series Award, RKO Pictures Screenwriters Award, Grand Jury Prize Woodstock Film Festival, Irish Film And Television Award, Best Film Galway Film Fleadh, Irish Times Film of the Year, Audience Award Cork Film Festival, and The Grand Prix at Moscow Breaking Down Barriers Festival.

Writer-director of 'Patrick's Day' and 'Charlie Casanova' and 'The Prizefighter,' Terry McMahon also plays 'Blaine' in the AMC series 'That Dirty Black Bag.'

Lectured at Trinity College, The National Film School, UCC, DIT, Colaiste Dhulaigh, Bow Street, The Gaiety School of Acting, Pulse College, The Irish Film Academy, Dundalk IT, The John Huston Film School, The Open Minds Conference, The Casa del Cinema in Rome and The Kino-Teatr in Moscow and The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Prolific and ubiquitous British bit player Aileen Lewis was born Aileen Mary Halsey on April 9, 1914 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. Nicknamed the Duchess because of her regal bearing, Lewis first began appearing in uncredited minor roles in films in the late 1940's and soon started working profusely from the early 1950's onward. Aileen could be frequently spotted looking elegant in a fancy evening gown as a guest at parties, dancing on the floor at a ballroom, or in the audience at either a concert or ballet. Moreover, her trademark aristocratic manner also led to Lewis being often cast as various upper-class ladies holding court with British royalty or as patrons in posh casinos, nightclubs, or restaurants. Her husband Lewis Alexander was a fairly prolific background player in his own right who occasionally popped up in movies with her. Aileen died at age 99 on February 12, 2014 in Felpham, West Sussex, England.

Tony Allen was born on 24 February 1952 in Mount Temple, Moate, County Westmeath, Ireland. He was an actor, known for Play for Today (1970), Bridget & Eamon (2016) and Africa Live! (2005). He died on 1 December 2023 in Ireland.

John McCormack was born on 14 June 1884 in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. He was an actor, known for Miller's Crossing (1990), War Horse (2011) and Winchester (2018). He was married to Lily Foley. He died on 16 September 1945 in Booterstown, County Dublin, Ireland.

Des Braiden was born in 1937 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. He is an actor, known for King Arthur (2004), Bloom (2003) and The Corridor People (1966). He was previously married to Tani Bentis.

Josephine Hart was born on 1 March 1942 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. She was a writer, known for Damage (1992), Obsession (2023) and Viaggio segreto (2006). She was married to Maurice Saatchi and Paul Buckley. She died on 2 June 2011 in London, England, UK.

Daniel Egerton was born on 26 June 1995 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. He is an actor, known for Doctors (2000).

Noel Aherne was born on 18 December 1972 in Westmeath, Ireland. Noel is an art director and production designer, known for Line of Duty (2012), Vikings (2013) and The Secret (2016).

Christopher Nolan was born on 6 December 1965 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. Christopher died on 20 February 2009 in Beaumont, Dublin, Ireland.

Mary O'Rourke was born on 31 May 1937 in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. She was married to Enda O'Rourke. She died on 3 October 2024 in Deansgrange, Dublin, Ireland.

Lord Longford was born on 5 December 1905 in County Westmeath, Ireland. He is known for The Treaty (1991), About Religion (1956) and Midweek (1972). He was married to Lady Longford. He died on 3 August 2001 in London, England, UK.

Shaun McAllister was born on 2 January 1914 in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. He died on 14 October 1992 in Cobham, Surrey, England, UK.

D. Allan Bromley was born on 4 May 1926 in Westmeath, Ontario, Canada. He was married to Patricia Jane Brassor and Victoria Sutton. He died on 10 February 2005 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Joe Dolan was born on 16 October 1943 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. He was an actor, known for Cruella (2021), Breakfast on Pluto (2005) and Twin Town (1997). He died on 26 December 2007 in Dublin, Ireland.

Nuala Holloway was born in Westmeath, Ireland. She is known for The Year of the French (1982), Extra, Extra, Read All About It (1993) and The Live Mike (1979).

R.L. O'Mealy was born on 26 October 1873 in County Westmeath, Ireland. He was an actor. He died on 14 March 1947 in Belfast, Ireland.

Shirley Douglas was born on 3 December 1939 in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. She died on 15 January 2013 in Spain.

Cian Murray was born on 26 September 1987 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. He is an actor, known for Eden (2008).

Dermot Healy was born on 18 July 1947 in Finnea, County Westmeath, Ireland. He was an actor and writer, known for The Guard (2011), Prison Door (2015) and I Could Read the Sky (1999). He was married to Helen. He died on 29 June 2014 in Ballyconnell, Sligo, Ireland.

C. Hargrave Mansell was born on 11 November 1851 in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. He was an actor, known for Her Benny (1920), The Autumn of Pride (1921) and Her Cross (1919). He died on 8 March 1929 in Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK.