Genevieve O'Reilly
Biography
Genevieve O'Reilly is an Irish-Australian actress born on January 6, 1977, in Dublin, Ireland, and raised in Adelaide, Australia. She trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney.
O'Reilly has played Mon Mothma across multiple Star Wars productions, first appearing in deleted scenes from Revenge of the Sith (2005), then in Rogue One (2016), and most prominently in the Disney+ series Andor (2022-present), where her nuanced performance transformed the character from a minor figure into one of Star Wars' most compelling political characters.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Mon Mothma in Rogue One (2016)
- Mon Mothma in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- Various stage productions
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Saturn Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Andor)
- 🏆 Helpmann Award nominations for stage work
Frequently Asked Questions
O'Reilly is known for playing Mon Mothma across Star Wars productions, most prominently in the Disney+ series Andor.
O'Reilly has played Mon Mothma in Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One, and Andor, spanning nearly two decades with the character.