Sinéad O'Connor
Known for Acting · 54 credits
- Born
- 1966-12-08
- Died
- 2023-07-26
- Place of birth
- Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
- Also known as
- Shuhada' Sadaqat · Magda Davitt · Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor · שינייד או'קונור · シネイド・オコナー · 希妮德·奥康娜
Biography
Shuhada' Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor; December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023), better known as Sinéad O'Connor, was an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. Her career encompassed songs for films, collaborations with numerous artists, and appearances at charity fundraising concerts. Known for often drawing attention to issues involving child abuse, human rights, racism, and women's rights, she became a controversial figure for tearing up a photograph of Pope John Paul II to protest against abuse in the Catholic Church during an SNL live performance in 1992. She converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat, but didn't stop using her birthname professionally.
Known For
TV Shows (15)
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Musical Guest
The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
Top of the Pops
1964
as Self
The View
1997
as Self - Guest
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
Behind the Music
1997
as Self
Rove
1999
as Self
Stars 90
1990
as Self
Ein Kessel Buntes
1972
as Self - Musician
Verstehen Sie Spaß?
1980
as Self
Terry Wogan's Friday Night
1992
as Self
The Meaning of Life
2009
as Self
Sinéad
2024
as self
Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments
2020
as Self
Movies (39)
Wuthering Heights
1992
as Emily Bronté (uncredited)
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
as Self (archive footage)
The Butcher Boy
1998
as Our Lady/Colleen
Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin
1990
as Self - Vocals
Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
2025
as Self
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
1990
as Self
Nothing Compares
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
1991
as Self - Guest
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1993
as Self
The Beatles Revolution
2000
as Self
The Ghosts of Oxford Street
1991
as Ann of Oxford Street
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
2024
as Self (archive footage)
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Hush-a-Bye Baby
1990
as Sinéad
Top of the Pops: 40th Anniversary 1964 - 2004
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Kinky Gerlinky
2003
as Self
A Song for Eurotrash
1998
as Self - Special Guest
Music
2010
as Self
Sinéad
2024
as Self
Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats
2020
as Self
Sinéad O'Connor at the BBC
2024
as Self (archive material)
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities
2015
as Self
Sinéad O'Connor: The Value of Ignorance
1989
as Self
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
1994
as Self
The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1
1997
as Self
The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton Street
2020
as Self
The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan
1997
as Self
Irish Rock at the BBC
2015
as Self
Back To The 80's - Live In Concert
2004
as Self (archive footage)
The Righteous Babes
1998
as Self
Sinéad O'Connor - The Year of the Horse
1991
as Self
Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6
2013
Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014
2014
as Self - Nominee
Peter Gabriel - All About US
1993
as Self
Gael Force
2000
Sinead O'Connor - Goodnight, Thank You. You've Been a Lovely Audience
2003
as Herself
Sinéad O'Connor Live
2003
Sinéad O'Connor - Theology (Live & Accoustic)
2008
as Herself
About Sinéad O'Connor
Shuhada' Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor; December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023), better known as Sinéad O'Connor, was an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. Her career encompassed songs for films, collaborations with numerous artists, and appearances at charity fundraising concerts. Known for often drawing attention to issues involving child abuse, human rights, racism, and women's rights, she became a controversial figure for tearing up a photograph of Pope John Paul II to protest against abuse in the Catholic Church d… With 54 credits spanning from 1964 to 2025, Sinéad O'Connor has appeared in 39 films and 15 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sinéad O'Connor Movies
- Wuthering Heights (1992) — as Emily Bronté (uncredited)
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) — as Self (archive footage)
- The Butcher Boy (1998) — as Our Lady/Colleen
- Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin (1990) — as Self - Vocals
- Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's (2002) — as Self (archive footage)
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