Leigh Arnold
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Leigh Arnold | |
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| Born | Megan Leigh Arnold Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Occupation | Actress |
Leigh Arnold (born Megan Leigh Arnold) is an Irish actress. A native of Foxrock, County Dublin, Arnold is known for her role of Dr Clodagh Delaney in the Irish TV series The Clinic.
Early life[edit]
Arnold was a pupil of St Andrew's College in Dublin[citation needed] and took a degree in psychology and psychoanalysis[1] at LSB College Dublin.[citation needed] In 2001, she was accepted to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.[1]
Career[edit]
Film and TV[edit]
Arnold landed the role of Dr Clodagh Delaney on the Irish TV series The Clinic, a multi award-winning drama for RTÉ. There were seven series from 2003 to 2009.[2] She starred as Una in Terry McMahons Charlie Casanova in 2010, and played Catriona in TV3's Deception in 2012.[citation needed]
In 2010, she appeared on Celebrity Salon on TV3.[3] After spending time raising her children, in 2023 Arnold went back to work by starring as Margaret in The Spin, directed by Michael Head.[citation needed]
Theatre[edit]
Arnold's theatre experience in Ireland includes Gerry Stenbridges' he Grown Up's, at the Peacock Theatre, Helen of Troy in Michael Scotts Trojan Women, The Vagina Monologues, My First Time and, in 2010, the role of Mina in Michael Scotts Dracula at the Tivoli Theatre.
Philanthropy[edit]
Arnold combines her acting work with charity work and from 2009 to 2011 was an Ambassador for UNICEF Ireland.[4] She is also a patron of FirstLight, a charity supporting families experiencing death of young children.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Arnold has had two sons with Steve Davies.[6][7] Their wedding was postponed from 2013 to 2014 after Flynn's sudden infant death aged 2 weeks.[6][8][9] Arnold went on become a patron of the First Light charity.[10]
In 2015 she had a daughter.[11] The family moved to Ibiza where Arnold had a second daughter, in 2019.[10] Arnold and Davies divorced in 2022.[citation needed]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Production company/TV station | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2009 | The Clinic | Dr. Cloadagh Delaney | RTÉ | 7 series |
| 2009 | Charlie Casanova |
| Year | Show | Role | TV Station | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Daily Show | Herself | RTÉ | 1 episode |
References[edit]
- ^ a b McBride, Charlie. "My First Time with Leigh Arnold". Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Dangerous Dan needs fresh air - Independent.ie".
- ^ "Celia (59) is cream of the Celebrity Salon crop as she brushes off younger rivals". Evening Herald. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
Competing against celebs including Pippa O'Connor, Leigh Arnold and Brian Dowling, Celia had to learn all the tricky skills of the beauty trade including waxing, fake tanning and make-up application
- ^ "What You Can Do To Help Unicef". Irish Independent. 12 December 2009.
- ^ "Leigh Arnold hosts the Inaugural Patron Lunch in aid of FirstLight at Fade Street Social". evoke.ie. 20 April 2015.
- ^ a b Malone, Eimear (8 February 2014). "Leigh Arnold tells of her devastating year after the death of her baby". Irish Independent. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ "Leigh Arnold confirms pregnancy". RTÉ Ten. 10 November 2011.
- ^ "Leigh Arnold opens up on family life and tragic loss of baby Flynn". evoke.ie. 9 April 2015.
- ^ "Picture perfect! Leigh Arnold looks totally radiant on her wedding day which was held on the holiday island of Ibiza". evoke.ie. 28 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Baby Joy for Irish Actress Leigh Arnold as she shares first snap with new daughter". evoke.ie. 7 October 2019.
- ^ "A glimpse at motherhood: Leigh Arnold breastfeeds baby Piper in new pic". evoke.ie. 7 October 2015.