Born in Ireland. Entered Irish films as a set decorator for SHAKE HANDS WITH THE DEVIL (1959). Other notable (non-nominated) credits include A TERRIBLE BEAUTY (1960), RYAN'S DAUGHTER (1970), HEAVEN'S GATE (1980), EDUCATING RITA and THE DRESSER (both 1983), THE DEAD and LIONHEART (both 1987), DA (1988), DIARY OF A MADMAN and THE FIELD (both 1990), FAR AND AWAY (1992), MICHAEL COLLINS (1996), THE BUTCHER BOY (1997), and EVELYN (2002). She also worked extensively in television. Visit the Internet Movie Database for a listing of MacAvin's art direction and set decorating credits.  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration (Color) 1963: TOM JONES - Set Decoration  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration (Black & White) 1965: THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD - Set Decoration  Art Direction/Set Decoration 1985: OUT OF AFRICA - Set Decoration 3 nominations, 1 Award