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Ireland Roma Downey is an Emmy-nominated actress and producer, known for her impactful roles in television and film, who now leads LightWorkers Media to create faith-based content.
Downey is President of LightWorkers, a joint venture owned by MGM. Under the LightWorkers banner, Downey and Burnett produced 'The Bible' series and the feature film 'Son of God'. In September 2014, MGM acquired a 55% interest in One Three Media and Lightworkers Media, which then consolidated into United Artists Media Group. In December 2015, MGM acquired the remaining 45% of Hearst's, Burnett's and Downey's interests in UAMG, making LightWorkers Media the Faith & Family division of MGM.
MGM acquired a 55% interest in Roma Downey, Mark Burnett & Hearst Entertainment's One Three Media & LightWorkers Media.
Word Entertainment and World Vision partnered with Roma Downey during the Bible Tour in 2013.
Roma Downey is an ambassador for Operation Smile, a non-profit organization that provides surgeries for children with cleft lip and palate. She has participated in missions to Honduras, Vietnam, and Jordan.
Downey has produced television series under LightWorkers for Netflix, including 'Messiah' and 'Country Ever After'.
Downey produced 'The Women of the Bible' for Lifetime.
Downey produced 'The Dovekeepers' for CBS and starred in the hit CBS show "Touched by an Angel".
Downey produced 'A.D. The Bible Continues' for NBC.
Downey produced 'Answered Prayers' for TLC.
Downey was the Executive Producer on the feature film 'Little Boy' for Open Road Films.
Downey was the Executive Producer on the feature film 'Woodlawn' for PureFlix.
Downey was the Executive Producer on the feature film 'Ben-Hur' for MGM and Paramount.
Downey produced the Amazon Prime feature film 'On a Wing and a Prayer' and is Executive Producer on 'The Baxters', released in Spring of 2024 on Amazon Prime Video.
Downey is the executive producer of the animated video series, 'Little Angels', which was released on DVD with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.
Downey and her husband started the religious-themed TV network Light TV, airing on Fox stations and affiliates.
Roma Downey was born on May 6, 1960, in Derry, Northern Ireland. She received classical training in London and performed with the esteemed Abbey Theater, as well as on and off Broadway. Downey gained significant recognition for her role as Monica, the tender-hearted angel, in the hit CBS series “Touched by an Angel,” which aired for nearly a decade from 1994 to 2003. This role earned her multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, solidifying her presence in mainstream television.
Following her acting success, Downey transitioned into a prominent role as a producer. She is the President of LightWorkers, a joint venture with MGM. Under this banner, she and her husband, Mark Burnett, produced the critically acclaimed miniseries “The Bible” for HISTORY, which captivated over 100 million viewers in the U.S. and received three Emmy nominations. They also produced the successful feature film “Son of God,” which achieved significant box office success. Downey continued to produce a wide range of inspirational content, including television series like “Messiah” and “Country Ever After” for Netflix, “The Dovekeepers” for CBS, and “A.D. The Bible Continues” for NBC. Her executive producer credits also include feature films such as “Little Boy,” “Woodlawn,” and “Ben-Hur,” as well as the documentary “Faithkeepers.” Her commitment to faith- and family-oriented programming and storytelling has been a consistent aspect of her career.
Throughout her career, Downey has accumulated numerous accolades, including the Irish Diaspora Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Screen from the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) in 2016 and a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in the same year. More recently, she was awarded an OBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for her services to the arts, drama, and the community in Northern Ireland. She also received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sarasota Film Festival in 2023. Beyond her work in film and television, Downey is a New York Times best-selling author, with titles such as “Box of Butterflies” and “Be an Angel: Devotions to Inspire and Encourage Love and Light Along the Way.” She actively serves as an ambassador for Operation Smile, participating in humanitarian missions globally, demonstrating her dedication to both her professional and philanthropic endeavors.
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