Brenda Fricker is an Irish actress born in Dublin in 1945. Her career, which began in the theatre, gained international recognition with her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the film *My Left Foot* (1989). For this intense performance, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first Irish actress to receive such an accolade. Her other memorable roles include the "Pigeon Lady" in the cult film *Home Alone 2: Lost in New York* (1992) and the character of Maggie McCabe in *The Field* (1990), which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Also active in television, she was a long-standing cast member on the British medical drama series *Casualty*. Her filmography ranges from drama to comedy, including titles such as *A Time to Kill* (1996) and *Veronica Guerin* (2003). She officially retired from acting in 2014, leaving a significant legacy in film and television.