Marie Mullen
THE KING OF ALL BIRDS to Make UK Premiere at Summerhall During Edinburgh Fringe (May 21, 2026)
Druid Theatre’s ENDGAME and More Set for Irish Arts Center Fall 2025 Season (Jul 23, 2025)
Samuel Backett's ENDGAME Comes to Irish Arts Center This Fall (Apr 3, 2025)
BIO
Marie Mullen is a multi-award-winning actress who has worked on all four corners of the globe, in many of the world’s most reputable theatres. A founding member of the internationally renowned Druid Theatre Company, she has played a panoply of roles for the company over the past 40 years. Most notably Marie received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the role of Maureen in the Druid production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Other work includes the world premiere of Colm Toibin’s monologue Testament for Landmark Productions, Queen Margaret in Richard III, Mommo in Bailegangaire and multiple roles in the DruidSynge, DruidMurphy, and DruidShakespeare cycles all of which received high praise while touring internationally. She has just completed playing the role of Morkan in Druid’s production of Epiphany by Brian Watkins and will reprise her role in Richard III at the Lincoln Center White Light Festival later this year. Marie has worked with highly respected directors in tv and film and theatre, notably Charlie Kaufman, Neil Jordan and Garry Hynes.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1991 ] Micky's Mum
[ 1995 ] Mrs Foley
[ 1996 ] Ellen Quinn
[ 1996 ] Patricia
[ 1996 ] Vera
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Thompson
[ 1998 ] Vera McLoughlin
[ 2000 ] Mother
[ 2001 ] Ms. Monroe
[ 2008 ] Garage Owner's wife
[ 2022 ] Rose Fetherston
Awards and Nominations
Marie Mullen, The Saviour
Marie Mullen, The Beauty Queen of Leenane
winner
Marie Mullen, The Cripple of Inishmaan
Marie Mullen, The Beauty Queen of Leenane
Marie Mullen, The Beauty Queen of Leenane
winner
Marie Mullen, The Beauty Queen of Leenane
News
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Irish theatremaker Martha Knight's gig-theatre show THE KING OF ALL BIRDS will make its UK premiere at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, after winning awards at Dublin Fringe Festival and touring Ireland and Canada.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
Irish Arts Center has revealed its Fall 2025 season, anchored by Druid Theatre’s celebrated production of Samuel Beckett’s Endgame. Learn more about the season here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
In their 50th anniversary year, Irish theatre company Druid will return to New York with a masterpiece from the Irish theatrical canon. Irish Arts Center will present their production of Samuel Beckett's Endgame in the fall 2025 season.
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2024
The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024
Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Marie Mullen has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Marie Mullen has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Saviour, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Outstanding Ensemble Performances (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cripple of Inishmaan, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Best Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane.
Marie Mullen has won the Outstanding Ensemble Performances award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Cripple of Inishmaan. She also received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for The Beauty Queen of Leenane.
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