Lauren Kavanagh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lauren O'Rourke 1988 (age 37–38) |
| Occupations | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Lauren O'Rourke is a British actress best known for her roles in the sitcom Drifters as Laura on Channel 4 and as Carol in White Gold on BBC Two. She also appeared in the first series of Line of Duty in 2012.
Career
In 2011, O'Rourke starred in and wrote Welcome to The Kerryman, her one-woman comedy show. The production was staged at that years Edinburgh Festival Fringe.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Inbetweeners Movie | Nicole | |
| 2020 | Liverpool Ferry | Nurse Lynn | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Line of Duty | Keely | Series 1; 3 episodes |
| Citizen Khan | Barmaid | ||
| 2013 | Doctors | Tish Brittern | |
| 2013–2016 | Drifters | Laura | [2][3][4] |
| 2014 | Mount Pleasant | Chrissie | |
| 2015 | This Is England 90 | Sonia | |
| 2017–2019 | White Gold | Carol | |
| 2020 | Man Like Mobeen | Tammy | Episode: "Permanent Exclusion" |
| 2021 | Complaints Welcome | Additional writer | |
| 2023 | Henpocalypse! | Veena | |
| 2024 | Phoenix Rise | Bev | |
| Daddy Issues | Twinky |
References
- Laws, Roz (26 June 2011). "Comedy actress Lauren O'Rourke reveals her new show - set in her local pub". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- "Female version of The Inbetweeners is commissioned". 8 November 2012 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- "What to watch tonight- is Drifters Britain's answer to Girls?". The Independent. 31 October 2013.
- Simon, Jane (31 October 2013). "Drifters may not match other sitcoms but has a certain crass charm of its own". mirror.