- Born
- Birth nameRosaleen Philomena McMenamin
- Height5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
- Rosaleen Linehan was born on June 1, 1937 in Dublin, Irish Free State [now Ireland]. She is an actress, known for A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1977), The MatchMaker (1997) and Great Performances (1971). She was previously married to Fergus Linehan.
- SpouseFergus Linehan(August 26, 1961 - November 1, 2016) (his death, 4 children)
- Employed at the Irish Repertory Theatre in New York City.
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1992 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for Brian Friel's "Dancing at Lughnasa."
- She appeared in two films adapted from James Joyce's classic novels: Ulysses (1967) and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1977), both times directed by Joseph Strick.
- Studied at University College Dublin and graduated in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Politics.
- Has appeared in many comedy revues written by her husband, Fergus.
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