Biography
Deirdre O'Kane is an Irish stand-up comedian and actress. She began her career in theatre, with roles including Mary in Juno and the Paycock at the Abbey Theatre, Miss Funny in At the Black Pig's Dyke for Druid Theatre Company, and Daphne in Present Laughter at the Gate Theatre. She later moved into stand-up comedy, reaching the finals of the BBC New Comedy Awards in 1996.
O'Kane is known for her television role as Debra Moone in the Sky series Moone Boy (2012–2015). Her film credits include Noeleen in Intermission (2003) and the title role of Christina Noble in Noble (2014), directed by her husband Stephen Bradley. She won the IFTA for Best Lead Actress in a Film for the latter performance.
