Personal details
- Birth Date: 1972-04-26
- Height: 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- Birth Location: County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK
- Professions: Actress, Composer, Additional Crew
Bronagh Gallagher—now there’s a name that pops up all over the place if you’re into film, TV, or basically any corner of Irish entertainment. Born in Derry back in ’72, she was already knee-deep in music and drama before most people figure out what they want for breakfast. She got her start with the Oakgrove Theatre Company, which, let’s be real, probably had more talent in the room than most West End auditions. By ’89, she’s popping up on TV, just quietly building her resume. Then, boom—The Commitments lands in ’91, and suddenly Gallagher’s on the big screen, belting out soul tunes and holding her own among a seriously rowdy cast. Fast forward a bit, and she’s rubbing elbows with John Travolta and Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction. Not exactly a minor gig. And then, as if she was collecting legendary directors like trading cards, she’s in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Imagine being able to say you’ve worked with Alan Parker, Tarantino, and George Lucas. Wild. The 2000s? Gallagher’s still everywhere—Tristan + Isolde, Sherlock Holmes, you name it. And TV? She’s hopping from Holby City to The Bill to The Field of Blood and Pramface, just casually dropping in and out of British telly like it’s no big deal. Plus, she never ditched her music roots—she’s still gigging, singing, and basically making the rest of us feel like underachievers. All in all, Bronagh Gallagher’s career is basically a masterclass in staying relevant and cool, no matter what decade it is.
Back in 2004, she dropped her debut album, “Precious Soul,” through Salty Dog Records, and honestly? The woman did nearly everything herself. She wrote most of the tracks (because, of course she did), handled the drums, and belted out lead vocals. No ghostwriters, no studio trickery—just raw, honest music that hits different. The album’s got this gritty, soulful vibe that makes you wanna hit replay. You can really hear her energy in every drumline and lyric, like she’s pouring her guts out into the mic. It’s rare to see that kind of all-in commitment, especially for a debut. Critics couldn’t really ignore her talent—her musical chops stood out in a sea of cookie-cutter pop. If you’re into artists who don’t just sing, but actually live their music, “Precious Soul” is kinda a must-listen. It’s not just an album; it’s her heart on a record.
referencennMan, I still remember that old Jackie Wilson record—the bright blue one, “Higher and Higher.” It’s burned into my brain from way back. I’d barely be out of bed on Sunday, already yelling out for that song. My parents had this thing where, every single weekend, we’d crank it up and the whole house would basically turn into a dance floor. It wasn’t even a question. The second those horns kicked in, everyone was up—jumping off couches, sliding in socks across the floor, just losing our minds. The sunlight would pour through the windows, dust motes everywhere, and it felt like we were in our own little world. Half the time, the record would skip because someone got too wild, but nobody cared. It’s not just nostalgia—it’s that feeling of being together, the music blasting, like nothing else mattered except squeezing every bit of joy out of that moment.
April 26, 1972
5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK
53 years old