Aurora Mulligan (born 1984) is an Irish television producer and director. She is known for her work on Top Gear.[1]
Aurora Mulligan | |
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| Born | 1984 (age 39–40) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | University of Liverpool |
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Early life and education edit
Mulligan grew up in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.[1] She studied politics and political philosophy at the University of Liverpool.[1][2]
Career edit
Mulligan was a producer for the BBC and in 2015 became the first female producer on its long running motoring show Top Gear.[3] Later, she joined the cast of the programme and took on the role of a bride whose wedding at St Paul's Cathedral was crashed.[4]
In 2016, Mulligan produced a segment in the Isle of Man in which an eight-wheeled all-terrain vehicle rescued some naked ramblers.[5] In 2018, Mulligan moved to Los Angeles and joined Lionsgate's Pilgrim Studios as the executive director of documentaries.[5]
In 2019, Mulligan worked on the 100th Isle of Man TT Races.[6]
Previously, Mulligan was a producer at Big Earth Productions, a production company known for producing travel series Long Way Round and Long Way Down.[1] Mulligan also worked as an assistant director on EastEnders, Holby City, and The Bill.[5] She specialises in car and motorbike-related programming.[1]
Personal life edit
Mulligan was in a relationship with American TV actor Matt LeBlanc for six years.[7] In 2022, Mulligan ended the relationship.[7][8]
In 2021, an internet meme known as Irish Uncle went viral and it was widely reported that Mulligan's influence was responsible for the look.[9][10][11]
Filmography edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Winston, Fran (June 3, 2021). "Meet Matt LeBlanc's Irish girlfriend Aurora Mulligan". Irish Mirror.
- ^ "Meet the Irish tv producer 'dating' Top Gear's Matt LeBlanc". Irish Independent.
- ^ "'Great scenery, great roads, great people' - Top Gear's verdict on Ireland". Irish Independent.
- ^ "Who is Matt LeBlanc's girlfriend Aurora Mulligan? Friends star dating Top Gear producer". Hello!. April 20, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Aurora Mulligan snapped up from Top Gear by Pilgrim Media Group for Isle Of Man TT". June 2, 2019.
- ^ White, Peter (May 30, 2019). "'Fast N' Loud' Producer Pilgrim Media Group Ties With Isle of Man TT Racer Conor Cummins As Lionsgate-Backed Producer Develops Race Programming". Deadline.
- ^ a b "Aurora Mulligan".
- ^ "Friends star Matt LeBlanc splits from Irish girlfriend Aurora Mulligan". Sunday World.
- ^ "Matt LeBlanc Friends viral meme sensation: Fermanagh woman's boyfriend makes headlines". Belfast Telegraph.
- ^ "Viewpoint: Forget Friends, Aurora is Matt's real claim to fame". Belfast Telegraph.
- ^ Corr, Alan (May 30, 2021). "Meme LeBlanc: Joey charms Ireland with Friends reunion". RTE.