Brenda Fricker: My Left Foot star who paved way for Irish talent in Hollywood

In 1990, Brenda Fricker became the first Irish actress to pick up an Academy Award when she was recognised for her role in the film My Left Foot.

The Dublin-born star won the best supporting actress Oscar for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 comedy-drama, having starred alongside Daniel Day-Lewis and Fiona Shaw.

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