Sinéad O'Connor
Date of birth: 1966-12-08
Place of birth: Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Shuhada' Sadaqat, Magda Davitt, Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor, שינייד או'קונור, シネイド・オコナー, 希妮德·奥康娜, 시네이드 오코너, Shuhada’ Davitt, شنیڈ او کونر
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 to protest against abuse in the Catholic Church during an SNL live performance in 1992. She converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat, but didn't stop using her birthname professionally.
Movie Credits
The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan
1997-03-17
A look at the colourful lifestyle and inspiring music and lyrics of Shane MacGowan, former lead sing
Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin
1990-07-21
A global television broadcast of the event in which former Pink Floyd leader singer and composer Rog
The Righteous Babes
1998-12-22
The Righteous Babes shows how the self-affirmative music of young women is renewing the 90's feminis
Nothing Compares
2022-09-23
Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narr
Sinead O'Connor - Goodnight, Thank You. You've Been a Lovely Audience
2003-01-01
A stunning live performance from O'Connor's native Ireland, at the end of her first Irish tour in 6
Sinéad O'Connor - Theology (Live & Accoustic)
2008-01-01
This concert film was recorded live at the Sugar Club, Dublin Ireland, and published on the DVD set
Sinéad O'Connor: The Value of Ignorance
1989-01-01
Live recording of Sinéad O'Connor's concert at the Dominion Theatre in London, on June 3, 1988, in s
The Beatles Revolution
2000-11-17
A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles
Wuthering Heights
1992-10-16
Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthe
A Song for Eurotrash
1998-05-12
A satirical look at Eurovision featuring cover versions of classic songs.
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1972-10-17
On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden i
Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014
2014-03-05
The Choice Music Prize, known for sponsorship reasons as the RTÉ Choice Music Prize is an annual mus
Irish Rock at the BBC
2015-03-13
A whistle-stop tour of rock from over the water, taking in some of the finest Irish rock offerings f
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
1994-12-16
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who, also known as Daltrey Sings Townshend, is a
Sinéad
2024-01-08
With contributions from David Holmes, Christy Moore, Imelda May, Don Letts, BP Fallon and more, this
Sinéad O'Connor Live
2003-10-01
The Value Of Ignorance (1988): Jackie - Just Like U Said It Would B - Mandinka - Just Call Me Joe -
Top of the Pops: 40th Anniversary 1964 - 2004
2004-11-08
Forty years is a long time in pop music, but through the swinging sixties, glam rock, punk rock, new
Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's
2002-10-03
01 Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U 02 Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow Vocals - Maggie Reilly
Sinéad O'Connor at the BBC
2024-03-16
A look back through the BBC's archives at the work of an artist with whom nothing compares – the acc
The Ghosts of Oxford Street
1991-12-25
Malcolm McLaren, writes, directs and narrates the "history" of Oxford Street. With musical performan
Gael Force
2000-05-30
Recorded at Dublin's Point Theatre and introduced by Emmylou Harris, Gael Force combines stunning li
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
2024-07-06
A collection of hits from one of pop music’s greatest geniuses - Prince, aka ‘The Artist Formerly Kn
Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6
2013-01-01
Hush-a-Bye Baby
1990-03-09
1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish la
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities
2015-03-13
This musical celebration charts the lives and careers of some of the biggest selling acts in Irish r
The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1
1997-12-19
Collecting highlights from the debut season of the acclaimed PBS series "Sessions at West 54th," thi
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
1991-10-01
This film celebrates the long and successful collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, includin
Music
2010-10-15
The story of music and the music industry told through interviews with musicians, composers and prod
The Butcher Boy
1998-02-20
Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a vi
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
1990-12-01
This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection and r
Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats
2020-05-23
The story of The Boomtown Rats, who fought a conservative Ireland, broke through the UK punk scene,
Kinky Gerlinky
2003-06-06
Kinky Gerlinky was the biggest, most fabulous, most stylish nightclub London has ever seen. This doc
The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton Street
2020-12-22
Glen Hansard takes a look back at the most memorable moments from the Grafton Street busk over the y
Sinéad O'Connor - The Year of the Horse
1991-07-16
Recorded live at "Forest National", Brussels (Belgium), on 29th October 1990 and "Ahoy Sport Paleis"
Back To The 80's - Live In Concert
2004-02-13
1 Tina Turner - Addicted To Love | 2 Toto - Rosanna | 3 Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking | 4 Spandau
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025-01-27
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003-07-18
From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! coun
Peter Gabriel - All About US
1993-06-01
All About US is an interesting foray into the thinking and the technology that lies behind the most
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
2025-09-13
Behind the scenes of Sarah McLachlan’s legendary all-women music festival and features interviews wi