Katherine Devlin

Katherine Devlin is an Irish actor. She is known for her role in the BBC One series Blue Lights (2023).

Katherine Devlin
Education
OccupationActor
TelevisionBlue Lights

Early life

Devlin grew up in County Tyrone; her father was an engineer, and her mother was an art teacher. Devlin attended a sixth form college in Donaghmore. She received offers to study Psychology at university, but turned them down to pursue drama instead. She took a foundation course at the Lir Academy in Dublin[1] and went on to graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2021.[2]

Career

Devlin appeared as Siobhan in the 2019 Ulster western film The Dig.[3] She appeared as Natasha in an episode of Vikings.[4][5]

In 2023 Devlin could be seen playing Annie, a rookie police officer in the Northern Ireland set BBC One series Blue Lights.[6] Devlin has spoken about the series displaying the intricate nature of the history and politics of Northern Ireland to a wider audience.[7] Blue Lights was renewed for a second series in April 2023.[8]

Filmography
Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2019 The Dig Siobahn Film
2020 Vikings Natasha 1 episode
2023 Blue Lights Annie 6 episodes

References
  1. Harrison, Ellie (28 April 2023). "'It's so important to have diverse accents, not just diverse people': Blue Lights star Katherine Devlin on her knockout role as a Belfast policewoman". The Independent. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  2. "Katherine Devlin". Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  3. Clarke, Donald (April 25, 2019). "The Dig: A classic western movie set on an Irish bog". The Irish Times. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  4. Hibbs, James (March 31, 2023). "Blue Lights cast: Meet the stars of BBC police drama". Radio Times. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  5. "Blue Lights: meet the cast of BBC's brilliant new drama". Hello. April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  6. "Interview with Katherine Devlin who plays Annie in Blue Lights". Press Party. March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  7. "Blue Lights: Tyrone acting star on exposing UK audience to 'intricate' NI history". Belfast Telegraph. April 30, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  8. "BBC announces second series of Blue Lights". 20 April 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
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