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Amy Huberman

Amy Huberman (born 28 March 1979) is an Irish actress and writer. She is known for her role as Daisy in the RTÉ drama series The Clinic. In 2018, she began writing and starring in the comedy series Finding Joy.

Amy Huberman
Huberman in 2012
Born (1979-03-28) 28 March 1979 (age 47)
Dublin, Ireland
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
Years active2001–present
Spouse
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(m. 2010)​
Children3

Early life

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Huberman grew up in south Dublin.[1] She is the middle child of three siblings and the only daughter. Her father Harold was born in London to a Polish Jewish family;[2] her mother Sandra is from County Wexford. Her parents married in 1974. Her brother, Mark Huberman, is also an actor and worked in films such as Boy Eats Girl and on The Clinic as Kieran Miller.[3]

She was educated at Loreto College, Foxrock and she took classes in the Betty Ann Norton Drama School. Following school, she attended University College Dublin (UCD) intending to become a social worker, but when she found the drama society her career took a different direction.[4][5]

Acting career

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From 2003 to 2009, Huberman portrayed the role of Daisy on RTÉ's drama series The Clinic.[6] Her film appearances include Satellites & Meteorites,[7] and A Film with Me in It, both released in 2008.

Writing

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Huberman's debut novel, Hello Heartbreak (ISBN 978-1844882144), was published on 2 July 2009.[8] In 2018, Huberman began writing and starring in the comedy series Finding Joy, as titular character Joy.[9] To date, two series have been broadcast on RTÉ.[10]

Personal life

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Huberman married former Ireland rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll in July 2010 in Lough Rynn Castle;[11] the couple have three children.[12][13][14]

In March 2025, she launched her own branded wine, Ah Wines.[15]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
2001Bad KarmaJenny Pantelli
2005George(unknown)Short films
English
2007Deep BreathsBridget
ShatteredNicole Lawlor
2008A Film with Me in ItSally
Satellites & MeteoritesLucinda
Leno's Last KissLaceyVideo
AwarenessSybilShort film
2009Assault of DarknessHannah RossOriginal title: Legend of the Bog
2010RewindKarenWon: IFTA for Best Actress in a Film
2011Death of a SuperheroNursey Worsey (voice)
Stella DaysEileenNominated: IFTA for Best Supporting Actress in a Film
2013The StagRuth
2015Ghosthunters: On Icy TrailsEmily
2016Handsome DevilNatalie Roche
Kill Ratio[16]Gabrielle Martin
2017ZooEmily Hall
2020A Cat Called JamTreacleShort film
2023Flora and SonAishling
Puffin Rock and the New FriendsPuffin Egg Mammy (voice)
2025Fran the ManJackie Charlton
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001–2002On Home GroundDiane CollinsSeries 1 & 2; 14 episodes
2003–2009The ClinicDaisy O'CallaghanSeries 1–7; 62 episodes.
Nominated: IFTA for Best Supporting Actress in Television
2005ShowbandsBellaTelevision films
2006Showbands II
Dream Team 80'sAnn KavanaghMini-series; episodes 1–3
2007Inspector George GentlyCharlotte 'Charlie' DawsonPilot episode: "Gently Go Man"
2010Your Bad SelfVariousEpisodes 1–6
Comedy LabSeries 11; episode 1: "iCandy"
Three Wise WomenLizTelevision film
2011–2012ThreesomeAliceMain role. Series 1 & 2; 14 episodes
2012Chasing LeprechaunsSarah CavanaughTelevision film (Hallmark)
Immaturity for CharityVariousTelevision special
2013Heading OutJuliaEpisode 2
2014Moone BoyMiss TivnanSeries 2; episode 2: "Moon Dance"
2015Silent WitnessCarol MansfieldSeries 18; episodes 5 & 6: "Protection" - Parts 1 & 2
2016Houdini & DoyleMrs. Anne BatchMini-series; episode 3: "In Manus Dei"
Jason Byrne in IrelandHelenTelevision short film
Fir BolgBainisteoir StáitseEpisode 4: "Scoilteanna"
2016, 2017Cold FeetSarah Moore/PoynterSeries 6; episode 7, & series 7; episodes 1–7
2016–2018Can't Cope, Won't CopeKateSeries 1; episodes 1–3, 5 & 6, & series 2; episode 5
2017–2018Striking Out[16]Tara RaffertySeries 1 & 2; 10 episodes
2018ButterflyGemmaMain role. Mini-series; episodes 1–3
2018–2020Finding JoyJoyMain role. Series 1 & 2; 12 episodes.
Also creator, writer, associate/executive producer
2019FlackCelina PopeSeries 1; episode 3: "Dan"
2020HerStory: AnimationsMáire Ní ChinnéideEpisode 5: "Máire Ní Chinnéide"
2022Derry GirlsTaraSeries 3; episode 3: "Stranger on a Train"
2022–2024Harry WildOrla WildSeries 1–3; 14 episodes
2024LOL: Last One Laughing IrelandHerself - ContestantEpisodes 1–6
StorybudNarratorSeries 4; episodes 2 & 4: "Katie McCabe" & "Margot Robbie"
2025Small Town, Big StoryShowbiz ShirleyEpisode 6: "The Turd Man"
The GameLiz MaguireMini-series; episodes 1–4

References

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  1. ↑ "From the southside to the dark side". The Irish Times. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Amy and Bod's New Adventure". Irish Independent. 2 December 2012.
  3. ↑ Mark Huberman at IMDb
  4. ↑ Hurst, Greg (12 July 2009). "Profile Amy Huberman". The Times. London. Retrieved 23 April 2010.[dead link]
  5. ↑ Jarlath Regan (29 October 2016). "Amy Huberman". An Irishman Abroad (Podcast) (163 ed.). SoundCloud. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Seventh series of RTÉ's 'The Clinic'". RTÉ. 22 April 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2009.[permanent dead link]
  7. ↑ "Cannes not Brian's cup of tea but Amy proves a smash hit". Independent.ie. Media Huis. 20 May 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2008.
  8. ↑ Crowley, Jeananne (8 July 2009). "Izzy in a tizzy but author's heart not in genre". Irish Times. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  9. ↑ Flynn, Fiona (November 2019). "Season 2 of Amy Huberman's 'Finding Joy' begins filming in Dublin". Entertainment.ie. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  10. ↑ "Finding Joy". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 20 October 2020. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  11. ↑ Roisin Ingle (2 July 2010). "Irish rugby captain O'Driscoll marries". Irish Times. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  12. ↑ "Amy Huberman gives birth to baby girl". RTÉ. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  13. ↑ "It's another BOD! Rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll and actress Amy Huberman have welcomed a baby boy". evoke.ie. 20 November 2014. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  14. ↑ O’Driscoll, Brian (2 January 2021). "Brian O'Driscoll on Instagram: "2020 was a bit crap but the end of it was aiiiiight! Ted O'Driscoll arrived on Dec 28th and he is deadly. His mum is a champion and his…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  15. ↑ "Comedian and actress Amy Huberman launches her own branded wine". BreakingNews.ie. 21 March 2025.
  16. 1 2 "Amy Huberman: 'My writing career came out of being unemployed and living in a basement flat in London'". Independent News & Media. 20 November 2016.
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