Evin Crowley is a

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actress born 1945, Bangor. Evin started as a Lyric Player at the home of Mary O'Malley and her husband (later to become the Lyric Theatre,

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Career

Evin first appeared on stage from the mid-to-late 1960s. In 1970, she made her television debut in
The Sinners
', playing the part of Sister Magdalene. In the same year, she played Moureen in

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's '' Ryan's Daughter''. Her role was memorable as a mischief-making hussy. In the following year, Evin was Nominated for a BAFTA Film Award (Best Supporting Actress) for her role in Ryan's Daughter. Notable television roles also include that of scullery maid

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in ''

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'',''Ocala Star Banner'' Jan 19-25, 197
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/ref> where Evin was critically praised for her performance in the episode ''

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'', wherein; Emily falls for a

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from another home, and is rejected. Evin also played Biddy Hall in the ABC historical dram
Ban Hall
(1975).

Filmography

References

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* 1945 births Living people Television actresses from Northern Ireland People from Bangor, County Down {{UK-tv-actor-1940s-stub