Acting · Born August 16, 1973
Born to an Irish father and a Czech mother, Barunka O'Shaughnessy is a comedian, actress, writer and producer who began performing comedy whilst at Cambridge. Notable television credits include The Mighty Boosh, Bo! In The USA, Respectable, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Saxondale, That Mitchell and Webb Look, Bremner, Bird and Fortune and Extras. She has also appeared in the yearly Christmas TV adverts for Boots. As a writer, Barunka has penned scripts for Katy Brand's Big Ass Show, Comedy Lab, Beehive, School of Comedy, Hunderby, with Julia Davis, and Up the Women with Jessica Hynes.
MovieMy Oxford Year
2025
as Professor Styan
MovieAaaaaaaah!
2015
as Party Guest
MovieThe Baron
2013
as Lenka
MovieThe Last Summer on Earth
2013
as Vonda
TVNoel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
2012
as Cucumber of Cool
MovieBrethren
2010
as Waitress
TVBeehive
2008
TVRespectable
2006
as Yelena
Bo! in the USA
2006
TVSaxondale
2006
as Gallery Couple
TVExtras
2005
as Woman extra
TVA Bear's Tail
2005
Stupid!
2004
as Queen Sensible
TVThe Mighty Boosh
2004
as Checkout Girl
TVBo' Selecta!
2002
as Sacha Merrion
TVNever Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
as Self
