Claire Falconer

Claire Falconer (born Enniskillen, Northern Ireland) is an Irish actress and painter who currently works in Ireland, Italy and United States.

Claire Falconer
Falconer on the set of Narcissus Dreams, October 30, 2009, Malibu, California
Born
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
OccupationPainter, Actress
Years active2001–present

Following a degree in Law with Hispanic Studies at Queen’s University, Belfast, Falconer continued to exhibit her work around Europe and United States. During these years many magazines and newspapers published articles on Claire Falconer paintings featuring her in a small group of International artists.

Art work

Falconer's work was recognised by the art world when she won a National RTÉ art competition in October 2001. Twenty-six of her paintings were displayed at the Abode Gallery in Dublin.

In 2003, Falconer was commissioned to paint a portrait of Richard Bennett, Headmaster of Portora Royal School, Enniskillen.

In 2004 a Japanese girl whom Falconer dressed in sumptuous embroidered brocade was depicted in a stylized painting.

She has also been living in Rome, Italy and Los Angeles, California, in recent years.

Film

Falconer co-founded Satyricon Pictures in 2009 together with filmmaker Christian Filippella. She starred in and was executive director for Satyricon's 2011 crime comedy film Silver Case.[1]

Filmography

Awards
  • Indie Fest Award - Award of Merit/Excellence - Supporting Actress in Silver Case (2012) [2]

References
  1. "Claire goes to Cannes with new film". The Impartial Reporter. Enniskillen. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  2. The IndieFest Film Awards - 2012 Awards, IMDb. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
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