Victoria Smurfit Biography and Wikipedia
Victoria Smurfit is an Irish actress and television personality who came to the spotlight after her role in Ballykissangel, a BBC television series in which she played Orla O’Connell from 1998 to 1999. After her role in Ballykissangel, she landed a role in the 2003 film, Bulletproof Monk in which she played Nina.
In the 2003 film Bulletproof Monk, she played Nina. Smurfit played Detective Chief Inspector Roisin Connor in the ITV police procedural Trial & Retribution from 2003 to 2009. She also appeared in the BBC Radio 4 series Baldi as a guest star. Smurfit made his television debut in the Agatha Christie‘s Marple episode “The Mirror Cracked from Side to Side” in 2011.
She’s now filming for her role in Homecoming, which she describes as “mean girls for adults.” Nikki, the “chief mean girl,” is her character. In The Ambassadors, she will star with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Victoria Smurfit Age and Birthday
Smurfit is 47 years old as of 2021, she celebrates her birthday on the 31st of March every year.
Victoria Smurfit Height
Smurfit stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.72m)
Victoria Smurfit Family
Victoria Smurfit is a member of the Smurfit family, which, thanks to Smurfit Kappa, is one of Ireland’s wealthiest. Victoria’s uncle Michael Smurfit is a significant sponsor of sporting events like the Smurfit European Open and the Champion Hurdle. University College Dublin’s Smurfit Business School is also associated with the Smurfit family (UCD).
Victoria Smurfit Education
Smurfit attended Saint Columba’s College, Dublin as well as St George’s School, Ascot, located in England, both of which are Anglican Schools. Thereafter, she completed her A-level in theatre studies before finally joining Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Victoria Smurfit Husband
Smurfit was formerly married to her now divorced husband, Douglas Baxter, who is an advertising executive. The couple got married on 29th July 2000 in Surrey, England. They have three lovely children together named, Evie Dorothy, Ridley Belle, and Flynn Alexander.
Victoria Smurfit Daughters
Smurfit is a proud mother of two daughters namely, Evie Dorothy Baxter, who was born on 2nd November 2004, and Ridley Belle Baxter, who was born in May 2007.
Victoria Smurfit Wedding
Smurfit and her ex-husband, Douglas Baxter, got married in a beautiful ceremony that was attended by both friends and families of both parties. They filed for divorce in February 2015 and have been co-parenting their three children ever since.
Victoria Smurfit Ballykissangel
Smurfit came to fame after appearing on the famous BBC television series, Ballykissangel in which she played Orla O’Connell. The television show aired from 1998 to 1999.
Victoria Smurfit Cruella de Vil
Smurfit starred in the 2016 film, Once Upon A Time, in which she played Cruella de Vil. Her role in the film earned her an IFTA Film and Drama Award nomination for Best Actress in Supporting Role.
Victoria Smurfit Movies and TV Shows
Smurfit has starred in a wide range of movies and Tv shows which include:
- The Run of The Country as Annagh
- Ivanhoe as Rowena
- Berkeley Square as Hannah Randall
- Ballykissangel as Orla O’Connell
- The Wedding Tackle as Clodagh
- The Beach as Weather Girl
- North Square as Helen Ferryhough
- Cold Feet as Jane Fitzpatrick
- About a Boy as Suzie
- Bulletproof Monk as Nina Strucker
- Dracula as Lady Jayne Wetherby
- The Mentalist as Monica Giraldi
- Once Upon a Time as Cruella de Vil
Victoria Smurfit Net Worth
Smurfit has an estimated net worth of $53 million dollars as of 2021.
How Old Is Victoria Smurfit?
Smurfit is 47 years old as of 2021, she celebrates her birthday on the 31st of March every year.
Is Victoria Smurfit Married?
No. Smurfit was formerly married to her now divorced husband, Douglas Baxter, who is an advertising executive. The couple got married on 29th July 2000 in Surrey, England. They have three lovely children together named, Evie Dorothy, Ridley Belle, and Flynn Alexander.