Danielle Galligan has one of those faces that makes viewers say, “I know her from somewhere” — usually right before rediscovering her in Game of Thrones or Shadow and Bone. According to her Wikipedia biography, she was born in Dublin on 1 December 1992; this is her age, height, and career path, with public records linked so you can check the details yourself.
Born: 1 December 1992, Dublin, Ireland · Known for: Nina Zenik in Shadow and Bone · First screen credit: Sarra in Game of Thrones · Languages: English, Irish
Snapshot
- Born: 1 December 1992, Dublin
- Height: 5 ft 6 in / 1.68 m
- Breakthrough: Nina Zenik in Shadow and Bone
- First credit: Sarra in Game of Thrones
- Education: Trinity College Dublin, 2012–2015
- Languages: English and Irish
- Recent credits: House of Guinness and The Walsh Sisters
- Instagram: @daniellegalligan_
Who is Danielle Galligan?
Danielle Galligan is an Irish actress best known for playing Nina Zenik in Netflix’s Shadow and Bone. She was born in Rathfarnham, a suburb of South Dublin, and studied at Trinity College Dublin from 2012 to 2015, according to her Wikipedia biography.
Danielle Galligan is an Irish actress and theatre maker.
— Wikipedia
Across public profiles, a few facts stay consistent; here is the documented picture in one recap:
| Full name | Danielle Galligan |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 December 1992 |
| Place of birth | Rathfarnham, South Dublin, Ireland |
| Age | 33 (as of May 2026); 31 for most of 2024 |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in / 1.68 m |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Trinity College Dublin |
| Known for | Shadow and Bone; Game of Thrones |
| Languages | English, Irish |
The pattern: the public record has remained stable, but the range of roles is wider than a single fantasy label suggests.
Was Danielle Galligan in Game of Thrones?
Galligan’s first screen credit is often the surprise. According to her Wikipedia filmography, she played a small role called Sarra in Game of Thrones. It is a short appearance, but it connects her to one of the biggest fantasy dramas of the last twenty years.
The entertainment database IMDb also lists Game of Thrones among her known-for credits. That means people who search “Danielle Galligan Game of Thrones role” will usually land on two answers: it is an early credit, and the character is Sarra.
What this means: the early credit is a useful search hook, but it is not the reason Galligan became a lead.
What TV show made Danielle Galligan famous?
Shadow and Bone turned Galligan into a familiar name inside fantasy fandom: she plays Nina Zenik, and public profiles treat that as her lead credit. But she has not disappeared into a single franchise.
The Irish actress who plays Nina Zenik in Shadow and Bone.
— Vanity Teen
Who played Nina in Shadow and Bone?
Danielle Galligan played Nina Zenik in Netflix’s Shadow and Bone. That role is the reason she is listed as a global name in fantasy casting.
How old was Danielle Galligan in Shadow and Bone?
The first season premiered in April 2021. Born 1 December 1992, she was 28 at the premiere and 29 later that year.
Beyond that role, public profiles also list her in House of Guinness and The Walsh Sisters.
The implication: Shadow and Bone made her a global name, while House of Guinness tests that recognition in a different genre.
Who does Danielle Galligan play in the House of Guinness?
The series House of Guinness is built around the Guinness family, and Galligan is listed as part of the cast. Her Wikipedia biography describes her role as central.
The exact character name is not confirmed in the public profiles used for this piece.
Who played Arthur’s wife in House of Guinness?
Public casting listings do not name Galligan as Arthur’s wife in the profiles reviewed here. Until an official cast list confirms the role, the reliable answer is that she has a central part in the series.
The pattern: until a credited cast list confirms the role, the reliable answer is that Galligan is part of the ensemble, not a cameo.
What is Danielle Galligan’s ethnicity?
Danielle Galligan is Irish. She was born in Dublin, and the biographical record consistently gives her nationality as Irish. She is also an Irish speaker: according to her Wikipedia entry, she speaks both English and Irish fluently.
A 2021 MOD Magazine profile describes her as a Dublin native. In international fantasy casting, Irish-born actors who are also fluent in Irish remain rare, which gives Galligan an unusual advantage for Irish-language roles and period pieces alike.
The implication: Galligan’s bilingualism makes her a practical fit for Irish-language roles, not just an identity checkbox.
How old is Danielle Galligan?
Galligan was born on 1 December 1992, according to her Wikipedia entry. TVMaze page also records the date and lists her age as 33. She was 31 for most of 2024; as of May 2026 she is 33.
How tall is Danielle Galligan?
Her management profile lists 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m). A separate Filmmakers directory profile lists 165 cm, so database entries vary by a centimetre or two; the commonly cited casting figure is 5 ft 6 in.
The pattern: age and height are easy to find but easy to misremember, which is why the two source variations matter more than the fan-summary version.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Danielle Galligan as of 2026?
Born 1 December 1992, she is 33 until December 2026. The date is recorded in her Wikipedia biography and TVMaze.
What height is Danielle Galligan listed at?
Her management profile lists 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m); the Filmmakers directory lists 165 cm.
Who did Danielle Galligan play in Game of Thrones?
She played a small role called Sarra in Game of Thrones.
Is Danielle Galligan Irish?
Yes, she was born in Dublin and speaks English and Irish.
Was Danielle Galligan in Shadow and Bone?
Yes. She played Nina Zenik in Netflix’s Shadow and Bone.
What else has Danielle Galligan appeared in?
Recent credits include House of Guinness and The Walsh Sisters.
The pattern: Galligan is searched for one franchise, remembered for a second, and booked for a third.
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