Dolores ORiordan Net Worth

April 2024 · 10 minute read

Dolores O'Riordan net worth is
$15 Million

Dolores O'Riordan Wiki Biography

Dolores Mary Ellen O’Riordan, born on 6th September 1971 in Limerick, Ireland, was a singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known to the world for being the lead singer of the rock band The Cranberries from the mid-1990s. She passed away in 2018.

Have you ever wondered how rich Dolores O’Riordan ws, as of 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Dolores` net worth was as high as $15 million, earned through her successful career as a musician. In addition to being the lead singer of The Cranberries, she also released several solo albums, and was  the lead vocalist of the band D.A.R.K. too, which also improved her wealth.

Dolores O’Riordan Net Worth $15 Million

Dolores was a daughter of Terence and Eileen O’Riordan, and  grew up in the Ballybricken area of County Limerick with six older siblings. She was educated at Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ, located in Limerick.

Dolores joined the band Cranberries Saw Us in 1990, and the same year they released an EP entitled “Nothing Left at All”. After that, they shortened their name to The Cranberries, and signed with Island Records. In 1993 their first full length studio album came out; entitled “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can`t We”, it topped the Irish and UK charts, while it achieved multiple platinum status in the USA and UK, and platinum in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. This certainly increased Dolores’ net worth, but also encouraged her and the rest of the band to continue to produce music.

The Cranberries and Dolores continued to be prominent on the music scene, as their next album “No Need to Argue”, released in 1994, topped the charts in several countries, including in the US where it reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. Also, it achieved multi-platinum status in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia, which only improved her net worth. Their third album “To the Faithfully Departed” (1996), is also one of their most successful, as it topped the charts in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and achieved platinum status in several countries, potentially adding a considerable amount to Dolores` net worth.

Before their hiatus in 2003, the band released two more albums, “Bury the Hatchet” (1999), which was far less popular than its predecessors, and “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” (2001), which continued the decline of the band`s popularity.

After the break up, Dolores ventured into a solo career, and released two albums; her first came out in 2007 under the title “Are You Listening?”, reaching No. 77 on the Billboard 200 chart, while in the UK it peaked at No. 28. Her second album – “No Baggage” – came out in 2009, but wasn’t a major success. During the inactivity of The Cranberries, Dolores also collaborated with several artists, including Zuchero, Angelo Badalamenti and Giuliano Sangiorgi, among others.

In 2009, The Cranberries reunited for a world tour, and they released their sixth album “Roses” in early 2016, and then most recently”Something Else” in 2017, greeted with approval by critics and fans.

Additionally, Dolores became one third of the band eventually named “D.A.R.K” in 2014, also comprising of Andy Rourke, former bass player of the popular band The Smiths, and Olé Koretsky. They  released the album , “Science Agrees” (2016), which also improved her wealth.

Regarding her personal life, Dolores was married to Don Burton from 1994 until 2014; the couple had three children. Despite divorce, she was apparently a devout Roman Catholic, and was a great admirer of the late Pope John Paul II, who she met twice, and performed at the Vatican’s Christmas concert in 2013 at the invitation of Pope Francis.

Dolores passed away on 15 January 2028, while in London for a recording session. Her cause of death was not immediately evident, although she was known to have suffered from bipolar disorder for a number of years.


Full NameDolores O'Riordan
Net Worth$15 Million
Date Of BirthSeptember 6, 1971
DiedJanuary 15, 2018
Place Of BirthLimerick, Republic of Ireland
Height1.58 m
ProfessionMusician
NationalityIrish
SpouseDon Burton (m. 1994–2014)
ChildrenDakota Rain Burton, Molly Leigh Burton, Taylor Baxter Burton
ParentsEileen O'Riordan, Terence O'Riordan
NicknamesDelores O'Riordan , Dolores O'Riordan Burton , Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan , Dolores Burton
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/doloriordan
MySpacehttps://myspace.com/doloresoriordan
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0642512/
Allmusichttp://www.allmusic.com/artist/dolores-oriordan-mn0000044252
Music GroupsThe Cranberries (Since 1990), Jetlag (Since 2014)
NominationsDavid di Donatello for Best Original Song
#Trademark
1Keening (Traditional Irish singing style)
2Yodeling voice (singing)
#Quote
1You get older and come to the conclusion that it's a great gig making music. Even if you turn into an old gnarly fart, no one cares what you look like if you write good songs. The only gig is to sing well and perform.
2It's fun and games for a while, but then you're burned out and it's 'Can we turn it off?' But you can't and when you want to go back to normalcy, that's impossible. In 1997 we took time off and that's when Oasis broke and Princess Diana died and I was home with my baby, hating the music industry. People asked me what I thought about the Spice Girls and I was so happy to tell them I couldn't be bothered to care.
3(on Adele) She's a voice and she's classic. Like the fact that she doesn't peel them off, 'cause all the other broads are like 'here's me bum' and whatever. I find it kind of aggravating 'cause I always think 'Just 'cause we're women, why do have to have our boobs and butt hanging out?'
4You don't always have to have long blonde hair and big huge knockers to be nice!
#Fact
1Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 29, a daughter named Molly Leigh Burton on January 27, 2001. Child's father is her now estranged husband, Don Burton.
2Gave birth to her 3rd child at age 33, a daughter named Dakota Rain Burton on April 10, 2005. Child's father is her now estranged husband, Don Burton.
3Separated from her husband of 20 years Don Burton. [November 2014]
4Gave birth to her 1st child at age 26, a son named Taylor Baxter Burton on November 23, 1997. Child's father is her now estranged husband, Don Burton.
5Living in Canada with her Husband and family. Recovering from an exhausting world tour and working on her autobiography which has 8 chapters completed. [September 2003]
6On 27 Feb 2012, The Cranberries released their 6th studio album "Roses", followed by a tour of the USA, Asia and Europe. [February 2012]
7The Cranberries returned to the stage. They started a world tour ("Reunion Tour") and plan a new album for 2011. [2009]
8Currrently working on solo project [2006]
9Solo album "Are You Listening?" released in June of 2007.
10She's the richest woman in Ireland.
11She is said to be one of Pope John Paul II's favourite singers. She has performed live for him at the Vatican twice.
12Was asked to both act in and compose music for Titanic (1997), but refused both offers due to the birth of her son.
13In total, The Cranberries have sold over 36,200,000 albums.
14Collaborated with Michael Kamen who performs on three tracks released on The Cranberries, "To The Faithful Departed", album.
15Has gone by the name Dolores Burton since her marriage to Don Burton in 1994.
16Don Burton was Duran Duran's Stage manager. He and Dolores met when The Cranberries and Duran Duran were touring together. They married in 1994. They had a horse-drawn carriage at their wedding.
17The Cranberries were originally called Cranberry-Saw-Us (a pun on the thanksgiving food) after the alleged last lyrics of the Beatles' song Strawberry Fields.
18She is a good Irish-step-dancer. On occasion, she'll perform live during a concert, usually to the song Liar, which isn't on an album, but is included in the Empire Records Sdtk.
19Swore to never get a tatoo, but did for her husband for their anniversary. It's on her arm, and has his name.
20The family has a dog named Geena.
21Stepson, Donny.
22Married at Holy Cross Abbey, Tipperary, Ireland.
23Siblings: 1 sister, 5 brothers (Dolores is the youngest).
24Parents: Eileen & Terence O'Riordan.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Casual2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Voice2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
Alastair Tembylton2015Short writer: "Zombie"
The Next Steps2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Back in Time for Dinner2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Britain's Got More Talent2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine2015Documentary writer: "Dreams" - uncredited
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
The ComebackTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014
Guapas2014TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Tu cara me suena - Argentina2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Inside Amy Schumer2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Tu cara me suena2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
The To Do List2013writer: "Dreams"
The Voice of the Philippines2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Copper2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Bank Roll2012writer: "When You're Gone"
Not Waving But Drowning2012writer: "Dreams"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
No me la puc treure del cap2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
Generació D2011TV Movie documentary writer: "Just My Imagination"
Prom2011writer: "Dreams" - as Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Love & Slaps2010writer: "Dreams"
Broken Hearts2010writer: "Dreams"
X Factor2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Being Erica2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Community2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Birdemic: Shock and Terror2010performer: "Ordinary Day" - uncredited / writer: "Ordinary Day" - uncredited
20 to 12008TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Atrapats pel cap d'any2007TV Movie writer: "Zombie"
Cemento armato2007performer: "Senza fiato" / writer: "Senza fiato"
The Office2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Click2006performer: "Linger" 1993 / writer: "Linger" 1993 - as Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Beach Girls2005TV Mini-Series writer: "Dreams"
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Evilenko2004lyrics: "Angels Go to Heaven", "No Way Out" / performer: "Angels Go to Heaven", "No Way Out"
Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
When Snooker Ruled the World2002TV Movie documentary writer: "Linger" - uncredited
Clockstoppers2002"Time Is Ticking Out"
Smallville2001TV Series writer - 1 episode
When Strangers Appear2001writer: "Dreams"
Charmed1999TV Series writer - 1 episode
You've Got Mail1998writer: "Dreams"
Shot Through the Heart1998TV Movie "Dreams"
Stars in Their Eyes1997TV Series writer - 1 episode
Blackrock1997writer: "No Need To Argue"
The Devil's Own1997performer: "God Be With You" / producer: "God Be With You" / writer: "God Be With You"
Party of Five1997TV Series writer - 1 episode
Friends 'Til the End1997TV Movie writer: "When You're Gone"
Lying Eyes1996TV Movie "Dreams", uncredited
Mission: Impossible1996"Dreams"
Top of the Pops1996TV Series writer - 1 episode
Malibu Shores1996TV Series writer - 1 episode
Bukow and König1996TV Series writer - 1 episode
Back of Beyond1995writer: "Dreams"
Empire Records1995writer: "How", "Liar"
Clueless1995"AWAY"
Beverly Hills, 902101995TV Series writer - 1 episode
Butterfly Kiss1995writer: "Ridiculous Thoughts", "Away", "I Don't Need", "No Need To Argue"
Boys on the Side1995writer: "Dreams" - as Delores O'Rieardon
Ready to Wear1994writer: "Pretty Remix"
Milk Money1994"Dreams"
Camp Nowhere1994writer: "LINGER"
The Next Karate Kid1994writer: "Dreams"
Chungking Express1994writer: "Dream Person"
Aprender a volar1994TV Series writer - 1 episode
Radio Inside1994writer: "Dreams"

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Leo Moracchioli: Zombie2015Short
The Cranberries: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee2002Video documentary short

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Click2006Singer

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
South Dakota2013

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
South Dakota2013composer: theme music

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Bachelorette2015TV SeriesHerself - The Cranberries
Big Morning Buzz Live2012TV SeriesHerself
Loose Women2012TV SeriesHerself
Music of Ireland: Welcome to America2010TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Best Hit USA2007TV SeriesHerself
Last Call with Carson Daly2007TV SeriesHerself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1999-2007TV SeriesHerself / Herself - The Cranberries
The Heaven and Earth Show2007TV SeriesHerself
Quelli che... il calcio2002-2007TV SeriesHerself - Performer
I Love the '90s: Part Deux2005TV Series documentaryHerself
The Making of Zu & Co.2004Video documentary shortHerself
Zu & Co Live at Royal Albert Hall2004VideoHerself
Festival di Sanremo2004TV SeriesHerself - Performer
Top of the Pops1994-2003TV SeriesHerself / Herself - The Cranberries
Live at Vicar St.2003Video documentaryHerself - Vocals
V Graham Norton2002TV SeriesHerself
The Cranberries: The Best Videos 1992-20022002VideoHerself
Hyper show2002TV Series documentaryHerself
The Cranberries: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee2002Video documentary shortHerself (as Dolores O'Riordan Burton)
The Cranberries: Beneath the Skin - Live in Paris2001VideoHerself - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard (as Dolores O'Riordan Burton)
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll2000Video documentaryHerself (as The Cranberries)
CNN World Beat2000TV SeriesHerself
Charmed1999TV SeriesHerself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn1999TV SeriesHerself
Hard Rock Live1999TV SeriesHerself
Late Show with David Letterman1994-1999TV SeriesHerself - Musical Guest
MTV Europe Music Awards 19981998TV SpecialHerself (as The Cranberries)
The Cranberries: When You're Gone1996TV MovieHerself
Pavarotti & Friends Together for the Children of Bosnia1995TV Movie documentaryHerself - Guest Performer
Woodstock '941995Video documentaryHerself (as The Cranberries)
Unplugged1995TV Series documentaryHerself
Cranberries: Ridiculous Thoughts1995TV MovieHerself
MTV's Most Wanted1994TV Series documentaryHerself
Later... With Jools Holland1994TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Musical Guest
The Cranberries: Live1994VideoHerself
Everybody Else Is Watching This, So Why Can't We?1994Video documentary shortHerself

Archive Footage

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004Capri Music AwardCapri, HollywoodThe Passion of the Christ (2004)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2008DavidDavid di Donatello AwardsBest Song (Migliore Canzone)Cemento armato (2007)

Known for movies


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