Acting

Laura Hughes

Born January 15, 1976 · Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK (age 50)

Laura is a graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast. Recent theatre credits include: Romeo and Juliet (Lyric Theatre Belfast), Department Store (Big Telly), Dear Arabella (Lyric Theatre Belfast), Women On The Verge of HRT (GBL Productions/Andrew’s Lane). Film and television credits include: In the Land of Saints and Sinners (Netflix), Blue Lights (BBC), As If There Were Trees (Black North Product…

Known For

In the Land of Saints and SinnersIn the Land of Saints and Sinners · 2023
In the Land of Saints and Sinners
★ 6.42023
MovieActionThriller
In a remote Irish village, a damaged Finbar is forced to fight for redemption after a lifetime of sins, but what price is he willing to pay? In the land of saints and sinners, some sins can't be buried.
Good VibrationsGood Vibrations · 2012
Good Vibrations
★ 6.72012
MovieMusicDrama
The story of music legend Terri Hooley, a key figure in Belfast's punk rock scene. Hooley founded the Good Vibrations store from which a record label sprung, representing bands such as The Undertones, Rudi and The Outcasts.
Nowhere SpecialNowhere Special · 2020
Nowhere Special
★ 7.32020
MovieDrama
John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.
Fifty Dead Men WalkingFifty Dead Men Walking · 2008
Fifty Dead Men Walking
★ 6.32008
MovieActionThriller
It's 1989, and in a Belfast torn apart by conflict and terrorism, petty criminal Marty McGartland is recruited by the British police to infiltrate the IRA. Guided by Special Forces officer 'Fergus', McGartland gains unparalleled insight into the organisation's dealings, providing his British handler with priceless, life-saving information. Based on a true story.
The Most Fertile Man in IrelandThe Most Fertile Man in Ireland · 2000
The Most Fertile Man in Ireland
★ 5.72000
MovieComedy
Unimpressive, 24-year-old virgin, Eamonn (Kris Marshall) lives in Belfast with his mother, during the Troubles. Local girl, Mary Malloy (Tara O'Neil) decides that since she has probably slept with every man in town Eamonn should be next on her list. He proves to be quite a catch... and Mary gets pregnant even though she took precautions. A doctor discovers that Eamonn has a very high sperm count and, with the birth rate in Ireland decreasing, Millicent (Bronagh Gallagher) decides to hire out Eamonn to women whose husbands have been firing blanks; all with the blessing of the local Catholic church which sees it as morally better than artificial means.
DoineannDoineann · 2021
Doineann
★ 6.02021
MovieDramaMystery
When Tomás returns to his remote island holiday home he discovers his reclusive wife and child have vanished. With nowhere to turn and a storm approaching, he is forced to place his trust in the small community's lone retired police officer, Labhaoise, to investigate. As the search takes an unexpected turn, some uncomfortable truths are revealed. Meanwhile the storm looms ever closer.
As If There Were TreesAs If There Were Trees
As If There Were Trees
Movie
A Belfast housing project simmers with resentment at an influx of Polish immigrants. But Iris is too busy for "them and us." She pulls pints and struggles to raise her nephew's baby. Jamie has turned to drugs and lost his job after his ex Anna went back to Poland. Now Anna wants her baby back. Jamie vents his rage on the Poles he once worked with, and Iris must choose a side as her family is ripped apart.
Blue LightsBlue Lights · 2023
Blue Lights
★ 7.62023
SeriesCrimeDrama
Follows rookie police officers working in Belfast, a city in which being a frontline response cop comes with unique pressures and dangers.

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