Aisling Sharkey
Irish actress
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Aisling Louise Sharkey is an Irish stage, film and television actress and singer. Her credits include Ted Lasso (2026).
Aisling Sharkey | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aisling Louise Sharkey[1] |
| Education | Laine Theatre Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Television | Ted Lasso |
Biography
Sharkey first appeared in a television role at the age of 14 years-old, appearing in European fantasy television series Heirs of the Night as a teenager, filmed in Latvia and Croatia. Having attended drama school at Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, and trained as a soprano and in dance, Sharkey appeared in 2022 action film Jurassic Park: Dominion as well as a variety of theatre work including portraying Wendy in a production of Peter Pan and Jo in an adaptation of Little Women and Agnes in Gypsy.[2][3][4]
In 2026, Sharkey could be seen portraying Niamh Harrigan on season 4 of Apple TV series Ted Lasso, a defender on the women's team and twin sister of the character Siobhan (Rex Hayes). She had been cast as part of the Mamma Mia musical tour prior to the successful audition for the series.[5][2][6]
Personal life
From Dublin, Ireland, her mother is from Armagh and has family in County Monaghan.[1] Later living in London, she and on-screen twin Rex Hayes bonded so well on set of Ted Lasso that they spent Christmas together with Hayes' family in Cardiff after filming.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Heirs of the Night | Ivy | 24 episodes |
| 2022 | Jurassic World: Dominion | Madison | Film |
| 2026 | Ted Lasso | Niamh Harrigan | Main cast (season 4) |