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Roma Downey

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A celebrated, Emmy-nominated television and stage actress, Roma Downey is most known for her decade of work as the tenderhearted angel, Monica, in over 200 episodes of Touched by an Angel to a weekly audience of over 20 million. Her work has inspired millions of people and she has garnered best actress nominations for both the Emmy's and the Golden Globe Awards... See full bio »

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in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK
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“@JuliaTCobb: @JonathanMCobb @CobbJenniferL hey angel girl just checking in with you and your family and sending a big hug and lots of love
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Hide HideActress (26 titles)
2013 The Bible (TV mini-series)
Mother Mary
– In the Beginning (2013) … Mother Mary
– Betrayal (2013) … Mother Mary
– Courage (2013) … Mother Mary
– Mission (2013) … Mother Mary
– Passion (2013) … Mother Mary
 
2011 Keeping Up with the Randalls (TV movie)
Barb
 
2009 Come Dance at My Wedding (TV movie)
Laura Williams
 
2008 At Jesus' Side (video)
Petra (voice)
 
2004 Funky Monkey
Megan
 
2004 The Division (TV series)
Reagan Gilancy
– Acts of Desperation (2004) … Reagan Gilancy
– Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (2004) … Reagan Gilancy
– The Kids Are Alright (2004) … Reagan Gilancy
 
2004 The Survivors Club (TV movie)
Jillian Hayes
 
1994-2003 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Monica
– I Will Walk with You: Part 2 (2003) … Monica
– I Will Walk with You: Part 1 (2003) … Monica
– At the End of the Aisle (2003) … Monica
– The Show Must Not Go On (2003) … Monica
– Virtual Reality (2003) … Monica
See all 212 episodes »
 
2001 The Sons of Mistletoe (TV movie)
Helen Radke
 
2001 Second Honeymoon (TV movie)
Maggie Weston
 
1999 The Test of Love (TV movie)
Cassie Whitman
 
1999 A Secret Life (TV movie)
Cassie Whitman
 
1998 Monday After the Miracle (TV movie)
Annie Sullivan
 
1996-1998 Promised Land (TV series)
Monica
– Vengeance Is Mine: Part 2 (1998) … Monica
– Homecoming (1996) … Monica
 
1997 Borrowed Hearts (TV movie)
Kathleen Russell
 
1995 A Child Is Missing (TV movie)
Samantha Hallihan
 
1995 The Last Word
Roxy
 
1994 Hercules and the Amazon Women (TV movie)
Hippolyta
 
1994 Diagnosis Murder (TV series)
Heather Winslow
– Reunion with Murder (1994) … Heather Winslow
 
1993 New Year (TV movie)
Suzanne Hartman
 
1992 Devlin (TV movie)
Eileen
 
1992 Getting Up and Going Home (TV movie)
Kimberly Stevens
 
1991 Disney Presents The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage (TV series)
Danielle St. Clair
– For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll (1991) … Danielle St. Clair
– The Not-So-Great Dictator (1991) … Danielle St. Clair
– Look for the Union Label (1991) … Danielle St. Clair
– Deals Are Made to Be Broken (1991) … Danielle St. Clair
– A Day in the Life of Logan Murphy (1991) … Danielle St. Clair
See all 7 episodes »
 
1991 The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage (TV movie)
 
1991 A Woman Named Jackie (TV mini-series)
Jacqueline Bouvier
– The Bouvier Years (1991) … Jacqueline Bouvier
 
1988 One Life to Live (TV series)
Lady Johanna Leighton
 
Show ShowProducer (8 titles)
2013 The Bible (TV mini-series) (executive producer - 10 episodes)
– Homeland (2013) (executive producer)
– Kingdom (2013) (executive producer)
– Exodus (2013) (executive producer)
– In the Beginning (2013) (executive producer)
– Betrayal (2013) (executive producer)
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2004 Funky Monkey (executive producer)
 
2004 The Survivors Club (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2001 The Sons of Mistletoe (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2001 Second Honeymoon (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1999 A Secret Life (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1998 Monday After the Miracle (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1997 Borrowed Hearts (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2011 A Cure to War (documentary short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (37 titles)
2013 CBS News Sunday Morning (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 17 March 2013 (2013) … Herself - Guest
 
2013 Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (TV series)
Herself
– Producers (2013) … Herself
 
2013 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #8.20 (2013) … Herself
 
2013 The Hour (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #9.115 (2013) … Herself
 
2013 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 2 March 2013 (2013) … Herself
– Episode dated 27 February 2013 (2013) … Herself
 
2012-2013 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Herself
– Roma Downey; Hilaria Baldwin (2013) … Herself
– Back to Basics (2012) … Herself
 
2013 Fox and Friends (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 28 February 2013 (2013) … Herself
 
2013 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 February 2013 (2013) … Herself
 
2013 Good Morning America (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 27 February 2013 (2013) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 Sidewalks Entertainment (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Roma Downey (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2006 In the Cutz (TV series)
Guest
– Leachman Passes a Milestone/Golf/Stuff Style & Jules Verne Gets the Star Treatment (2006) … Guest
 
2004 Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2001-2004 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 March 2004 (2004) … Herself
– Episode dated 23 April 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 25 July 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
2003-2004 It's a Miracle (TV series)
Herself - Host
 
2003 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 February 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 6 February 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 5 February 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 4 February 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 3 February 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2001-2002 CBS Cares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 January 2002 (2002) … Herself
– Episode dated 1 January 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
1997-2001 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 19 December 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 7 March 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 December 1999 (1999) … Herself
– Episode dated 24 April 1997 (1997) … Herself
 
2001 The 27th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1998-2000 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 May 2000 (2000) … Herself
– Episode dated 14 November 1998 (1998) … Herself
 
1999 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 9 November 1999 (1999) … Herself
– Episode dated 4 May 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
1999 Journey to a Hate Free Millennium (documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
1999 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Della Reese (1999) … Herself
 
1999 The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV documentary)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series Drama
 
1998 The American Red Cross Celebrates Real-Life Miracles (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
1998 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Roma Downey (1998) … Herself
 
1998 CBS: The First 50 Years (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1998 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Herself - Host
– Roma Downey/Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott (1998) … Herself - Host
 
1998 The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Drama Series
 
1998 True Stories from Touched by an Angel (TV documentary)
 
1998 The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series and Presenter: Best Directing in a Drama Series
 
1997 Life's Greatest Holiday Stories (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1997 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 22 April 1997 (1997) … Herself
 
1997 The 23rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Co-Host and Presenter: Favorite Daytime Serial
 
1997 The Most Fascinating Women of 1997 (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1997 The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series and Presenter
 
1996 Miracles and Visions: Fact or Fiction? (TV documentary)
Herself - Host
 
1996 The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter: Favorite New Television Comedy Series
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2013 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 

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Saturday Night Live: Season 23: Episode 13 -- "Touched By An Angel" character Della Reese stops by to wish her well. Together, they try and reach out to some needy audience and cast members. Entertainment Tonight: : -- The producers of History's The Bible miniseries, Mark Burnett and his wife Roma Downey, are presenting an even closer look at The Bible through The Bible Experience in New York City. At Jesus' Side -- Trailer for At Jesus Side
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1999) CD album release titled "Roma Downey - Healing Angel" with words and music by Phil Coulter (Victor Label). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 6 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

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Height:

5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I have the soul of a singer and do splendidly in the shower, but the world will never hear it. Basically, I'm the only Irish person who can't carry a tune. See more »

Trivia:

The Irish lass was once turned down for a TV commercial for Irish Spring Soap because she didn't sound Irish enough. See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus