History of Saoirse-Monica Jackson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 17, 2025

Saoirse-Monica Jackson is an Irish actress, best known for her role as Erin Quinn in the popular Channel 4 sitcom *Derry Girls* (2018-2022). Hailing from Derry, Northern Ireland, she has garnered recognition for her comedic timing and portrayal of the teenage character navigating life during The Troubles. Beyond *Derry Girls*, Jackson played Cheryl Crawford in *This City Is Ours* (2025), demonstrating her versatility in dramatic roles within a gangster setting. She is an emerging talent in the acting world.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 1993: Birth in Derry

In November 1993, Saoirse-Monica Jackson was born in Derry and spent her childhood between Derry and Greencastle, County Donegal. Her parents owned a pub in Greencastle.

November 1993: Saoirse-Monica Jackson's Birth

In November 1993, Saoirse-Monica Jackson was born in Derry, Northern Ireland.

2016: Television Debut and Theater Role

In 2016, Saoirse-Monica Jackson made her television debut as Sasha in Harlan Coben's The Five and also played Curley's wife in the Birmingham Repertory Theatre tour of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.

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2017: Appearance in Broken

In 2017, Saoirse-Monica Jackson briefly appeared in the final episode of the BBC One drama series Broken.

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January 2018: Debut in Derry Girls

On January 4, 2018, Saoirse-Monica Jackson made her debut as Erin Quinn in the first episode of the Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls. Her performance led to an IFTA Gala Television Award nomination for Best Female Performance.

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2018: Derry Girls Debut

In 2018, Saoirse-Monica Jackson began portraying Erin Quinn in the Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls.

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2018: The Ferryman West End Production

In 2018, Saoirse-Monica Jackson portrayed Shena Carney in a West End production of The Ferryman at the Gielgud Theatre.

2019: Winner of The Great Christmas/Festive Bake Off

In 2019, Saoirse-Monica Jackson was the overall winner in The Great Christmas/Festive Bake Off episode.

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June 2020: RTÉ Does Comic Relief Performance

On June 26, 2020, Saoirse-Monica Jackson and her Derry Girls co-stars performed a sketch with Saoirse Ronan for the RTÉ fundraising special RTÉ Does Comic Relief, with proceeds benefiting those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.