Biography
Shuhada' Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor; December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023), better known as Sinéad O'Connor, was an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. Her career encompassed songs for films, collaborations with numerous artists, and appearances at charity fundraising concerts. Known for often drawing attention to issues involving child abuse, human rights, racism, and women's rights, she became a controversial figure for tearing up a photograph of Pope John Paul II ...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
as Self
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
2024
as Self (archive footage)
A collection of hits from one of pop music’s greatest geniuses - Prince, aka ‘The Artist Formerly Known as Prince’, aka ‘the Unpronounceable Symbol’, ...
Sinéad O'Connor at the BBC
2024
as Self (archive material)
A look back through the BBC's archives at the work of an artist with whom nothing compares – the acclaimed, unique and always controversial Sinéad O'C...
Sinéad
2024
as Self
With contributions from David Holmes, Christy Moore, Imelda May, Don Letts, BP Fallon and more, this documentary reflects on Sineád O’Connor’s influen...
Nothing Compares
2022
as Self
Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up in p...
The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton Street
2020
as Self
Glen Hansard takes a look back at the most memorable moments from the Grafton Street busk over the years with powerful new live performances from Derm...
Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats
2020
as Self
The story of The Boomtown Rats, who fought a conservative Ireland, broke through the UK punk scene, scored global No 1 hits and revolutionised the wor...
Irish Rock at the BBC
2015
as Self
A whistle-stop tour of rock from over the water, taking in some of the finest Irish rock offerings from the early 70s to the present day, as captured ...
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities
2015
as Self
This musical celebration charts the lives and careers of some of the biggest selling acts in Irish rock, punk and pop from Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy...
Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014
2014
as Self - Nominee
The Choice Music Prize, known for sponsorship reasons as the RTÉ Choice Music Prize is an annual music prize awarded to the best album from a band or ...
Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6
2013
Music
2010
as Self
The story of music and the music industry told through interviews with musicians, composers and producers across genres.
Sinéad O'Connor - Theology (Live & Accoustic)
2008
as Herself
This concert film was recorded live at the Sugar Club, Dublin Ireland, and published on the DVD set of Sinéad O'Connor's album Theology. The set was l...
Top of the Pops: 40th Anniversary 1964 - 2004
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Forty years is a long time in pop music, but through the swinging sixties, glam rock, punk rock, new romantics, dance, rap boy bands, r'n'b - and all ...
Back To The 80's - Live In Concert
2004
as Self (archive footage)
1 Tina Turner - Addicted To Love | 2 Toto - Rosanna | 3 Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking | 4 Spandau Ballet - True | 5 Cock Robin - The Promise You Ma...
Sinéad O'Connor Live
2003
The Value Of Ignorance (1988): Jackie - Just Like U Said It Would B - Mandinka - Just Call Me Joe - Never Get Old - Jerusalem - Troy - I Am Stretched ...
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! countdowns the greatest moments in the entertainment i...
Kinky Gerlinky
2003
as Self
Kinky Gerlinky was the biggest, most fabulous, most stylish nightclub London has ever seen. This documentary edited from over 200 hours shot on 21 nig...
Sinead O'Connor - Goodnight, Thank You. You've Been a Lovely Audience
2003
as Herself
A stunning live performance from O'Connor's native Ireland, at the end of her first Irish tour in 6 years serves as O'Connor's self-imposed farewell t...
Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's
2002
as Self (archive footage)
01 Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U 02 Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow Vocals - Maggie Reilly 03 Marillion - Kayleigh 4 Feargal Sharkey - A Go...
The Beatles Revolution
2000
as Self
A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles innovations like stadium concerts, music videos, ...
Gael Force
2000
Recorded at Dublin's Point Theatre and introduced by Emmylou Harris, Gael Force combines stunning live performances, beautiful melodies, and virtuoso ...
The Righteous Babes
1998
as Self
The Righteous Babes shows how the self-affirmative music of young women is renewing the 90's feminism. In the film, audience can experience feminism n...
A Song for Eurotrash
1998
as Self - Special Guest
A satirical look at Eurovision featuring cover versions of classic songs.
The Butcher Boy
1998
as Our Lady/Colleen
Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, su...
The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1
1997
as Self
Collecting highlights from the debut season of the acclaimed PBS series "Sessions at West 54th," this compilation video captures performances by music...
Perfect Moment
1997
Songs
In this documentary, artist-filmmaker Nicholas Hondrogen asks people to describe memorable moments of their lives. Some, such as Norman Lear and India...
The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan
1997
as Self
A look at the colourful lifestyle and inspiring music and lyrics of Shane MacGowan, former lead singer of the Pogues. Featuring specially-recorded per...
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
1994
as Self
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who, also known as Daltrey Sings Townshend, is a music event and later album documenting a two-nigh...
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1993
On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the purpose of celebrating the...
Wuthering Heights
1992
as Emily Bronte (uncredited)
Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his...
The Ghosts of Oxford Street
1991
as Ann of Oxford Street
Malcolm McLaren, writes, directs and narrates the "history" of Oxford Street. With musical performances by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, Tom Jones, S...
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
1991
as Self - Guest
This film celebrates the long and successful collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including a compilation of Elton John performances and in-...
Sinéad O'Connor - The Year of the Horse
1991
as Self
Recorded live at "Forest National", Brussels (Belgium), on 29th October 1990 and "Ahoy Sport Paleis", Rotterdam (Netherlands), on 30th October 1990. ...
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
1990
as Self
This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection and raising money for AIDS research and relief. Some of...
Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin
1990
as Self - Vocals
A global television broadcast of the event in which former Pink Floyd leader singer and composer Roger Waters led an all-star cast in a mammoth benefi...
Hush-a-Bye Baby
1990
as Sinéad
1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and romance blossoms. When he is arr...
Hush-a-Bye Baby
1990
Music, Original Music Composer
1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and romance blossoms. When he is arr...
Sinéad O'Connor: The Value of Ignorance
1989
as Self
Live recording of Sinéad O'Connor's concert at the Dominion Theatre in London, on June 3, 1988, in support of her debut album "The Lion and the Cobra"...