Amy Huberman


Amy Huberman is an Irish actress and writer. She is known for her role as Daisy in the RTÉ drama series The Clinic. In 2018, she began writing and starring in the comedy series Finding Joy.

Early life

Huberman grew up in south Dublin. She is the middle child of three siblings and the only daughter. Her father Harold was born in London to a Polish Jewish family; her mother Sandra is from County Wexford. Her parents married in 1974. Her brother, Mark Huberman, is also an actor and worked in films such as Boy Eats Girl and on The Clinic as Kieran Miller.
She was educated at Loreto College, Foxrock and she took classes in the Betty Ann Norton Drama School. Following school, she attended University College Dublin intending to become a social worker, but when she found the drama society her career took a different direction.

Acting career

From 2003 to 2009, Huberman portrayed the role of Daisy on RTÉ's drama series The Clinic. Her film appearances include Satellites & Meteorites, and A Film with Me in It, both released in 2008.

Writing

Huberman's debut novel, Hello Heartbreak, was published on 2 July 2009. In 2018, Huberman began writing and starring in the comedy series Finding Joy, as titular character Joy. To date, two series have been broadcast on RTÉ.

Personal life

Huberman married former Ireland rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll in July 2010 in Lough Rynn Castle; the couple have three children.
In March 2025, she launched her own branded wine, Ah Wines.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Bad KarmaJenny Pantelli
2005GeorgeShort films
2005EnglishShort films
2007Deep BreathsBridgetShort films
2007ShatteredNicole Lawlor
2008'Sally
2008Satellites & MeteoritesLucinda
2008Leno's Last KissLaceyVideo
2008AwarenessSybilShort film
2009Assault of DarknessHannah RossOriginal title: Legend of the Bog
2010RewindKarenWon: IFTA for Best Actress in a Film
2011Death of a SuperheroNursey Worsey
2011Stella DaysEileenNominated: IFTA for Best Supporting Actress in a Film
2013'Ruth
2015Ghosthunters: On Icy TrailsEmily
2016Handsome DevilNatalie Roche
2016Kill RatioGabrielle Martin
2017ZooEmily Hall
2020A Cat Called JamTreacleShort film
2023Flora and SonAishling
2023Puffin Rock and the New FriendsPuffin Egg Mammy -
2025Fran the ManJackie Charlton

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001–2002On Home GroundDiane CollinsSeries 1 & 2; 14 episodes
2003–2009Daisy O'CallaghanSeries 1–7; 62 episodes.
Nominated: IFTA for Best Supporting Actress in Television
2005ShowbandsBellaTelevision films
2006Showbands IIBellaTelevision films
2006Dream Team 80'sAnn KavanaghMini-series; episodes 1–3
2007Inspector George GentlyCharlotte 'Charlie' DawsonPilot episode: "Gently Go Man"
2010Your Bad SelfVariousEpisodes 1–6
2010Comedy LabVariousSeries 11; episode 1: "iCandy"
2010Three Wise WomenLizTelevision film
2011–2012ThreesomeAliceMain role. Series 1 & 2; 14 episodes
2012Chasing LeprechaunsSarah CavanaughTelevision film
2012Immaturity for CharityVariousTelevision special
2013Heading OutJuliaEpisode 2
2014Moone BoyMiss TivnanSeries 2; episode 2: "Moon Dance"
2015Silent WitnessCarol MansfieldSeries 18; episodes 5 & 6: "Protection" - Parts 1 & 2
2016Houdini & DoyleMrs. Anne BatchMini-series; episode 3: "In Manus Dei"
2016Jason Byrne in IrelandHelenTelevision short film
2016Fir BolgBainisteoir StáitseEpisode 4: "Scoilteanna"
2016, 2017Cold FeetSarah Moore/PoynterSeries 6; episode 7, & series 7; episodes 1–7
2016–2018Can't Cope, Won't CopeKateSeries 1; episodes 1–3, 5 & 6, & series 2; episode 5
2017–2018Striking OutTara RaffertySeries 1 & 2; 10 episodes
2018ButterflyGemmaMain role. Mini-series; episodes 1–3
2018–2020Finding JoyJoyMain role. Series 1 & 2; 12 episodes.
Also creator, writer, associate/executive producer
2019FlackCelina PopeSeries 1; episode 3: "Dan"
2020HerStory: AnimationsMáire Ní ChinnéideEpisode 5: "Máire Ní Chinnéide"
2022Derry GirlsTaraSeries 3; episode 3: "Stranger on a Train"
2022–2024Harry WildOrla WildSeries 1–3; 14 episodes
2024LOL: Last One Laughing IrelandHerself - ContestantEpisodes 1–6
2024StorybudNarratorSeries 4; episodes 2 & 4: "Katie McCabe" & "Margot Robbie"
2025Small Town, Big StoryShowbiz ShirleyEpisode 6: "The Turd Man"
2025The GameLiz MaguireMini-series; episodes 1–4