Amy Marie Madigan is a minor actress on How to Get Away with Murder, who portrays the role of Irene Crowley.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Madigan was born in Southside, Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John J. Madigan (1918–2012), a well-known journalist who gave political commentary on shows such as Meet the Press and Face the Nation, and worked for Newsweek. He interviewed a range of political figures, from Richard Nixon to Martin Luther King, Jr., and hosted his own show with WBBM (AM).[1] Her mother was Dolores (née Hanlon; 1921–92), an administrative assistant and amateur actress who performed in community theatre. She has two brothers: Jack and Jim.[2] Madigan attended Catholic schools and performed in school plays. In the 1960s, she studied piano at the Chicago Conservatory of Music, and went on to graduate from Marquette University with a degree in philosophy.[3] She moved to Los Angeles in 1974.[4] Madigan later studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.[5]
Personal Life[]
Madigan has been married to actor Ed Harris since November 21, 1983. They have one daughter, Lily Dolores Harris (born May 3, 1993).[6] Madigan and Harris have been frequent collaborators over the course of their careers.
References[]
- ↑ http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-03-07/news/ct-met-john-madigan-obit-20120307_1_bobby-kennedy-wbbm-newsradio-journalism
- ↑ http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1992-09-15/news/9203240266_1_john-j-madigan-auntie-mame-hildegarde
- ↑ http://www.theodysseyonline.com/marquette/did-know-they-went-marquette/111698
- ↑ http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/classichollywood/la-ca-cm-classic-hollywood-amy-madigan-20150712-story.html
- ↑ http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1985-04-28/entertainment/0290280099_1_amy-madigan-alamo-bay-beer
- ↑ http://www.lifetimetv.co.uk/biography/biography-ed-harris