Victoria Smurfit: Biography in Details
Who Is Victoria Smurfit?
Victoria Smurfit is an Irish actress who is popularly known for portraying the role of Orla O’Connell on the BBC series Ballykissangel.
She is also known for Cruella de Vil on the ABC series Once Upon a Time and Roisin Connor on the ITV series Trial and Retribution.
Victoria Smurfit- Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
Victoria Smurfit was born on 31 March 1974, in Dublin, Ireland. As of 2023, she is 48 years old. She is Irish by nationality and her ethnicity is mixed. Similarly, her zodiac sign is Aries.
Talking about her parents, she was born to Dermot Smurfit (father) and Caroline Smurfit (mother). As per her siblings, she has a brother named Dermot Smurfit Jnr.
Victoria belongs to a rich family. Her family is headed by her uncle Michael Smurfit who sponsors several sporting events including the Smurfit European Open and the Champion Hurdle. Likewise, her family also runs Smurfit Business School at University College Dublin (UCD).
As per her educational background, She studied an A-level in theatre studies and later attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Victoria Smurfit- Professional Life, Careers
Victoria Smurfit began her career in 1995 by playing the role of Annagh in The Run of the Country. Later, she appeared as Annabel in The Leading Man in 1996.
She got a breakthrough after playing the role of Orla O’Connell in the BBC television series Ballykissangel from 1998 to 1999.
In 2000, she was featured in the TV series North Square as Helen Ferryhough. From 2000-2001, she played the recurring role of Jane Fitzpatrick in the TV series Cold Feet.
Victoria Smurfit also played the lead role of Detective Chief Inspector Roisin Connor in the ITV police procedural Trial & Retribution from 2003 to 2009. Likewise, she made her appearance in Agatha Christie’s Marple television episode “The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side” in 2011.
Moreover, she portrayed the role of Lady Jayne Wetherby in the NBC television period drama Dracula in 2013. She also played the recurring guest role of Cruella de Vil in ABC’s Once Upon a Time in 2014.
Adding more, in 2021, she was cast as Pippa in Deadly Cuts. She also portrayed the role of Olivia Foyle in Bloodlands and Penny Morgan in The Man Who Fell to Earth in 2022.
Her other movie credits are:
- The Wedding Tackle as Clodagh
- The Beach asWeather Girl
- North Square as Helen Ferryhough
- Cold Feet as Jane Fitzpatrick
- The Last Great Wilderness as Claire
- About a Boy as Suzie
Victoria Smurfit- Net Worth, Salary
Talking about her earnings, Victoria Smurfit has earned a good amount of money from her acting career. As of 2023, her estimated net worth is around $2 million. The info regarding her salary is under review.
Victoria Smurfit- Rumors, Controversy
Victoria Smurfit has not been involved in controversy till now. She keeps her personal life private and has kept herself away from scandals and rumors.
Body Features- Height, Weight
Victoria Smurfit has maintained a lean body. She has a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs around 67kg. She has blonde hair with grey color eyes. Similarly, her other body measurements are 31-24-33 inches.
Social Media
Victoria Smurfit has gained a number of followers on social media. She has more than 82.6k followers on Instagram and 3.5k on Facebook. However, she is not active on Twitter at the moment.
Victoria Smurfit’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March | Sunday |
| 2025 | March | Monday |
| 2026 | March | Tuesday |
| 2027 | March | Wednesday |
| 2028 | March | Friday |