Julia Dearden is a television, film and theatre actress originally from Belfast.
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Two Angry Men (2016)
Character: Mrs Andrews
Short film telling the story of James Ellis and Sam Thompson as they battle against the establishment to stage a controversial play in Belfast in 1959.
Lorna (1987)
Character: Pauline Magill
In the follow-up to Graham Reid’s trilogy of ‘Billy’ plays, Billy's sister Lorna Martin is left to care for their Uncle Andy. Lorna feels trapped, but Andy wishes to give her the freedom she desires.
Titanic Town (1998)
Character: Mrs Gilroy
Belfast 1972: The politically naive Bernie is trying to bring up a normal family in less than normal surroundings. Her best friend is accidentally shot dead by the IRA, and her neighbours are constantly raided by the army. In this climate of fear she stands up and condemns the murders. Criticising both factions, her call for a ceasefire is interpreted as an attack against the IRA, and as her peace movement takes momentum, she and her family are placed in the frontline.
A Coming to Terms for Billy (1984)
Character: Pauline Magill
Belfast, 1980: July, the marching season ... Norman Martin, away for two years, returns with his 'English woman', Mavis. How will the family - particularly Billy - react? And has she achieved the impossible in mellowing the man? Third in the trilogy.
A Matter of Choice for Billy (1983)
Character: Pauline Magill
Belfast 1978: the Martin family, a year on. Norman is away in England, and his eldest son, Billy, and daughter, Lorna, are in charge of their younger sisters, Ann and Maureen. Second in the trilogy.
Shooting for Socrates (2014)
Character: Mrs. McIlroy
Set in Belfast against the backdrop of the 1986 World Cup, Shooting for Socrates tells the story of a momentous time in Northern Ireland's football history through the eyes of players, fans and the media. The film also follows the lives of passionate football supporter Arthur and his son Tommy from East Belfast. The lead up to a momentous day in the life of a young boy (his 10th birthday) mirrors the build up to the big day for the Northern Ireland football team as they play the greatest match of their lives.
Cal (1984)
Character: Shop Assistant
Cal, a young man on the fringes of the IRA, falls in love with Marcella, a Catholic woman whose husband, a Protestant policeman, was killed one year earlier by the IRA.
The Carer (2016)
Character: Female Teacher
Dorottya is a young Hungarian actress with a burning desire: to make it on the English stage. Legendary actor, Sir Michael Gifford suffers from an incurable disease, and has one desire: be left alone. When Dorottya becomes his carer they both hope their wish will be fulfilled.
Northanger Abbey (2007)
Character: Mrs Morland
A young woman's penchant for sensational Gothic novels leads to misunderstandings in the matters of the heart.
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