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Alison Doody Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Age: 56 Years
Husband: Gavin O'Reilly
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland

Alison Doody

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)• Actress
• Model
Famous rolePlaying the role of 'Lady Scott' in the Telugu film RRR (2022)
Alison Doody during the shooting of the movie 'RRR'
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 175 cm
in meters- 1.75 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 7”
Figure Measurements (approx.)36-24-36
Eye ColourGrey
Hair ColourBlonde
Career
DebutFilm: A View to a Kill (1985) as Jenny Flex
Alison Doody in the movie 'A View to a Kill'
TV: Deceptions (1985) as a waitress
Alison Doody in the television show 'Deceptions'
TV series: Wogan (1990)
Poster of Wogan show
Awards, Honours• In 2018, she won Almería Tierra de Cine Award.
• In 2018, she received a star in Almeria Walk of Fame.
Alison Doody while receiving a star in Almeria Walk of Fame
Personal Life
Date of Birth9 March 1966 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2022) 56 Years
BirthplaceDublin, Ireland
Zodiac signPisces
AutographAlison Doody's signature
NationalityIrish
HometownDublin, Ireland
SchoolMount Anville Secondary School, Dublin
College/UniversityNational College of Art and Design, Dublin
Educational QualificationCollege dropout
Relationships & More
Marital StatusDivorced
Engagement DateYear, 2014
FianceEx-fiance: Tadhg Geary (businessman)
Alison Doody with her ex-fiance Tadhg Geary
Affairs/BoyfriendsEx-boyfriend: Douglas De Jager (packaging tycoon)
Alison Doody'd ex-boyfriend, Douglas De Jager
Marriage Date25 June 1994
Family
Husband/SpouseEx-husband: Gavin O'Reilly (CEO of the Independent News & Media) (m. 1994; div. 2004)
Alison Doddy with her ex-husband
ChildrenDaughter- 2
• Alanna O’Reilly
• Lauren O’Reilly
Alison Doody's daughters
ParentsFather- Patrick (worked in property business)
Mother- Joan (beauty therapist)
SiblingsShe has two siblings.
Alison Doody

Some Lesser Known Facts About Alison Doody

  • Alison Doody is an Irish actress and model who is known for her role as Lady Scott in the Telugu film RRR in 2022.
  • Before becoming an actor, Alison was approached by a photographer for modelling after which she started doing commercial modelling professionally. She always avoided doing nude scenes while modelling as well as during her acting career.
  • She has appeared in various other Hollywood films including Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Actors (2003), We Still Kill the Old Way (2014), Brother (2016), and Division 19 (2017).

    Alison Doody in the movie 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'

    Alison Doody in the movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’

  • She was featured in various television shows including Queenie (1987), The Storyteller (1989), Selling Hitler (1991), Waking the Dead (2007), and Beaver Falls (2011-2012).

    Alison Doody in the television series 'Beaver Falls'

    Alison Doody in the television series ‘Beaver Falls’

  • She has appeared on various television talk shows like Entertainment Tonight (2003), The Hollywood Greats (2006), Xposé (2008), and The Late Late Show (2009).

    Alison Doody on the talk show 'The Late Late Show'

    Alison Doody on the talk show ‘The Late Late Show’

  • When she was young, she appeared in commercial for various brands like Dr Pepper and L’Oreal.

    Alison Doody on the cover of the L’Oreal magazine

    Alison Doody on the cover of L’Oreal magazine

  • In 2003, she was featured in the documentary Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy, and in 2004, she appeared in the documentary Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde.

    Alison Doody in the documentary 'Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde'

    Alison Doody in the documentary ‘Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde’

  • In 2019, she announced her entry into the Bollywood industry by playing the role of Lady Scott in the Telugu film RRR, which was released in 2022.

    Alison Doody announcing her participation in the movie 'RRR'

    Alison Doody announcing her participation in the movie ‘RRR’

  • She was titled the youngest girl who played the role of a Bond girl (a character who is a love interest or female companion of James Bond) in the film A View to a Kill in 1985.

    Alison Doody in the movie 'A View to a Kill' as Jenny Flex

    Alison Doody in the movie ‘A View to a Kill’ as Jenny Flex

  • In 2016, in an interview, Alison revealed that she was depressed after she left acting to raise her daughters in 1994. She added,

    I got so depressed at times. I was struggling not working. Once you have worked and you’re independent, it’s hard to give up that independence. It’s great being a mum, it’s fulfilling, but you need an outlet.”

  • In an interview, she said that she was married to a wealthy man, but after many years of marriage, she realized that she was not happy and decided to divorce him. She further added,

    I have had the great fortune of being able to go to wonderful places and do lots of shopping in places like Brown Thomas but that it is not what it is all about. I say it to my girls. It is not about wealth. You cannot buy happiness. And I know it is cliche to say it, I say it to my two children every single day, I would much rather them meet somebody who is going to look after them and mind them and be a friend to them and a great partner.”

  • In 2018, she posted a picture on Instagram in which she was seen meeting Nelson Mandela.

    Alison Doody with Nelson Mandela

    Alison Doody with Nelson Mandela

  • She is often spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages on various occasions.

    Alison Doody having a glass of wine

    Alison Doody having a glass of wine

  • She is a fitness enthusiast and often posts pictures of her workout on social media.

    Alison Doody working out at the gym

    Alison Doody working out at the gym

  • She is an avid dog lover and often posts pictures of her vacations.

    Alison Doody with her pet dog

    Alison Doody with her pet dog

  • Alison appeared on the cover of several international magazines.

    Alison Doody featured on the cover of a magazine

    Alison Doody featured on the cover of a magazine

  • She is a travel enthusiast and often posts pictures from her vacations on social media.

    A collage of Alison Doody of her travels

    A collage of Alison Doody of her travels