Sinéad O'Connor

Biography

Shuhada' Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor; December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023), better known as Sinéad O'Connor, was an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. Her career encompassed songs for films, collaborations with numerous artists, and appearances at charity fundraising concerts. Known for often drawing attention to issues involving child abuse, human rights, racism, and women's rights, she became a controversial figure for tearing up a photograph of Pope John Paul II to protest against abuse in the Catholic Church during an SNL live performance in 1992. She converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat, but didn't stop using her birthname professionally.

Known For

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

Wuthering Heights

as Emily Bronte (uncredited)

The Graham Norton Show

as Self

The Butcher Boy

as Our Lady/Colleen

The View

as Self - Guest

Nothing Compares

as Self

Top of the Pops

as Self

Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin

as Self - Vocals

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration