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Take a look at Roma Downey's nationality, net worth, and other interesting facts!
Roma Downey is a popular British actress, producer, and author. She has worked as the producer and has also starred in the popular miniseries, “The Bible.” She has starred in the popular TV series, “Touched by an Angel,” which brought her multiple Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award Best Actress nominations. She has also executive produced various popular movies for the CBS network. For her work as an actress and producer, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016.
Career Highlights
Roma Downey has experienced an exciting and successful career, to say the least.
Roma Downey began her acting career in Broadway, and in 1991, she landed a nomination for the Helen Hayes Best Actress Award. In the same year, she starred in the popular miniseries, “A Woman Named Jackie,” which brought her initial recognition. She then starred in the popular series, “Touched by an Angel,” which ran from 1994 to 2003 and remained her most popular role to date.
Family and Personal Life
Read about the family members and dating life of Roma Downey.
Roma Downey married the popular actor Leland Orser in 1987, but they got divorced a couple of years later in 1989. In 1995, she married the popular director, David Anspaugh, with whom she has a daughter, Reilly Marie Downey Anspaugh (b. 1996). However, they got divorced in 1998. She then married the popular TV producer, Mark Burnett, in 2007 and the two have been together ever since. She has two stepsons, James Burnett and Cameron Burnett, because of her marriage to Mark Burnett.
| Husband's/Spouse's Name | Leland Orser (m, 1987; div, 1989), David Anspaugh (m, 1995; div, 1998), Mark Burnett (m, 2007) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Two stepsons and a daughter) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A/Yes (name) |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Roma Downey |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Female |
| Age (as of today) | 62 years |
| Date of Birth | May 6, 1960 |
| Place of Birth | Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Height | 1.63 m, 5 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | 63 kg, 139 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $25 Million |
| Occupation | Actress, Author, Producer |
Height, Weight, and Age
Roma Downey's height is pretty average measuring 1.63 m. Roma Downey weighs 63 kg. Being born on May 6, 1960, translates to an age of 62 years as of todays date (March 31, 2023).
Quotes
Growing up in Ireland, when my family received important news, good or bad, we would boil water and make tea. It was the first thing I did when my father died in 1984. This ritual allowed me a moment to take in the enormity of what had happened.
Roma Downey
I lost my mother when I was very young, and my father when I was in college.
Roma Downey
A smile costs about $240.
Roma Downey
My accent gets more pronounced when I’ve been talking to people from Derry.
Roma Downey
I tell about some of the female characters from the Bible so girls can be inspired and empowered and uplifted.
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