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Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor

Acting·1966–2023·36 films

Shuhada' Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor; December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023), better known as Sinéad O'Connor, was an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. Her career encompassed songs for films, collaborations with numerous artists, and appearances at charity fundraising concerts. Known for often drawing attention to issues involving child abuse, human rights, racism, and women's rights, she became a controversial figure for tearing up a photograph of Pope John Paul II to protest against abuse in the Catholic Church during an SNL live performance in 1992. She converte

Filmography

Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights (1992)Emily Bronté (uncredited)
The Butcher Boy
The Butcher Boy (1998)Our Lady/Colleen
Nothing Compares
Nothing Compares (2022)Self (archive footage)
Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin
Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin (1990)Self - Vocals
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025)Self (archive footage)
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993)Self
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (2025)Self
Sinéad O'Connor: The Value of Ignorance
Sinéad O'Connor: The Value of Ignorance (1989)Self
The Ghosts of Oxford Street
The Ghosts of Oxford Street (1991)Ann of Oxford Street
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991)Self - Guest
Hush-a-Bye Baby
Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990)Sinéad
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities (2015)Self
The Righteous Babes
The Righteous Babes (1998)Self
Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats
Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats (2020)Self
Sinéad O'Connor - The Year of the Horse
Sinéad O'Connor - The Year of the Horse (1991)Self
Sinead O'Connor - Goodnight, Thank You. You've Been a Lovely Audience
Sinead O'Connor - Goodnight, Thank You. You've Been a Lovely Audience (2003)Herself
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003)Self (archive footage)
Kinky Gerlinky
Kinky Gerlinky (2003)Self
Sinéad
Sinéad (2024)Self
Top of the Pops: 40th Anniversary 1964 - 2004
Top of the Pops: 40th Anniversary 1964 - 2004 (2004)Self (archive footage)
A Song for Eurotrash
A Song for Eurotrash (1998)Self - Special Guest
The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1
The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1 (1997)Self
Peter Gabriel - All About US
Peter Gabriel - All About US (1993)Self
Sinéad O'Connor - Theology (Live & Accoustic)
Sinéad O'Connor - Theology (Live & Accoustic) (2008)Herself
Sinéad O'Connor at the BBC
Sinéad O'Connor at the BBC (2024)Self (archive material)
Sinéad O'Connor Live
Sinéad O'Connor Live (2003)
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter (1990)Self
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
Prince and His Songs at the BBC (2024)Self (archive footage)
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who (1994)Self
Irish Rock at the BBC
Irish Rock at the BBC (2015)Self
Music
Music (2010)Self
The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan
The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan (1997)Self
Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's
Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's (2002)Self (archive footage)
Back To The 80's - Live In Concert
Back To The 80's - Live In Concert (2004)Self (archive footage)
Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014
Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014 (2014)Self - Nominee
Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6
Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6 (2013)