Aisling Sharkey is an Irish actress, singer, dancer, and musical-theatre performer who has gained international attention through television and film. Sharkey is from Johnstown, County Kildare, Ireland, and trained extensively in musical theatre before moving into screen acting.
Her early credits include the fantasy series Heirs of the Night and the blockbuster film Jurassic World: Dominion. In 2026, she reached a major career milestone by joining the cast of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso season four.
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| Real Name: | Aisling Sharkey |
| Birth Date: | July 12, 2001 |
| Age (as of 2026): | 25 years |
| Birth Place: | County Kildare, Ireland |
| Height: | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
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Early Life
Aisling Sharkey was born on 12th July, 2001, and grew up in Johnstown, County Kildare. She developed an interest in performance while young and trained in several disciplines, including singing, dancing, acting, and musical theatre.
Her early training included Phoenix Performing Arts College, where she studied musical theatre for three years and graduated with distinction in June 2021. Her early performing experience included stage productions of The Little Mermaid, Hairspray, High School Musical, and Once Upon a Mattress.
She also performed as a pianist and soprano soloist at the National Concert Hall’s Festival of Musical in 2016 and 2018. In 2019, she won the Star Performer award at a Dublin show choir competition. She also performed as a backup dancer during Jack Whitehall’s 2019 tour at Dublin’s 3Arena.
Family
Aisling Sharkey has said that she did not come from a family of performers or substantial financial means. She has described her family as an important source of support throughout her career.
Her public interviews mention her mother, brother, and a large extended family that includes six uncles. She has also spoken warmly about spending time with her family and returning to Ireland between professional commitments.
Career
Sharkey’s first notable screen role came with Heirs of the Night, a European fantasy television series that premiered in 2019. She played Ivy of Lycana and appeared across 24 episodes during the show’s two-season run. The production filmed in locations including Croatia, Latvia, and Norway, giving Sharkey early international experience.
Her film career expanded in 2022 when she appeared as Madison in Jurassic World: Dominion. The film starred Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and Jeff Goldblum. Although her role was relatively small, the film gave her a credit in one of Hollywood’s largest movie franchises.
Sharkey continued developing her stage career alongside screen work. Before receiving her breakthrough television opportunity in 2026, she had been preparing to tour with Mamma Mia! The Musical. She ultimately left that planned tour after receiving an offer to join Ted Lasso.
Aisling Sharkey described the casting call as a life-changing moment for herself and her family. In August 2026, Sharkey made her debut in the fourth season of Ted Lasso. She plays Niamh Harrigan, a footballer on AFC Richmond’s newly established women’s team, the Lady Greyhounds.
Aisling Sharkey has spoken about the close relationship among the new cast members and the challenge of joining a series with an established international audience. She also recently completed filming a new movie in Belfast, although details about the project have not yet been fully announced.
Personal Life
Aisling Sharkey maintains a relatively private personal life but has shared some details in recent interviews. She currently lives in East London and has described her home as a balance between city life and quieter surroundings.
Aisling Sharkey has also spoken about her close relationship with her mother, partner, friends, and extended family. Sharkey has said that football became a stronger personal interest through her work on Ted Lasso.
She previously had limited interest in men’s football but became more interested in women’s football while researching the role and attending matches. She has also mentioned music, Irish festivals, dancing, and spending time with friends among her interests. Her partner is a musician, although Sharkey has not publicly identified them by name.
Social Media
Sharkey maintains a public Instagram account with 14k followers under the handle @aisling_louise13. She uses the platform to share career updates, photographs, promotional material, and moments from her work on Ted Lasso. Her social media became particularly active around the show’s fourth-season premiere and its Los Angeles publicity events.
Aisling Sharkey Net Worth
Sharkey’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable financial publication has published a verified 2026 estimate. Her known income comes primarily from acting, television, film, theatre, and related performance work.
Her role in Ted Lasso represents a significant career opportunity, while her earlier work in Heirs of the Night and Jurassic World: Dominion established her professional screen credentials. Her theatre training and performance experience provide additional career opportunities, but her individual contracts and salaries remain private.
