Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
May 24, 1922
Place of Birth:
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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Siobhán McKenna
Biography
Siobhán McKenna (May 24, 1922 – November 16, 1986) was an Irish actress acclaimed for her captivating stage and screen performances. Her accolades include three Irish Film and Television Awards and a BAFTA. She was also honored with a prestigious CBE in 1977 for her contributions to the arts. Beyond her acting work, McKenna was deeply committed to preserving and promoting Irish culture and was an outspoken advocate for human rights and social justice causes.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Dinocroc | Waitress #3 |
| 1984 | Angels in the Annexe | Betty Jarvis |
| 1984 | Memed My Hawk | Iroz |
| 1981 | The Journal of Bridget Hitler | Bridget Hitler |
| 1980 | Juno and the Paycock | Mrs. Tancred |
| 1979 | Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady | The Landlady |
| 1976 | Circasia | Clown |
| 1975 | Philadelphia, Here I Come | Madge |
| 1965 | Doctor Zhivago | Anna |
| 1965 | Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean | Self |
| 1964 | Of Human Bondage | Nora Nesbitt |
| 1962 | The Playboy of the Western World | Pegeen Mike |
| 1961 | King of Kings | Mary |
| 1960 | Cradle of Genius | Self |
| 1958 | The Winslow Boy | Catherine Winslow |
| 1951 | Fortune in Diamonds | Anne Hunter |
| 1950 | W. B. Yeats: A Tribute | |
| 1949 | The Lost People | Marie |
| 1948 | Daughter of Darkness | Emily Beaudine |
| 1947 | Hungry Hill | Kate Donovan |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Last Days of Pompeii | Fortunata |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected | The Landlady |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected | Mrs Grady |
| 1974 | Playhouse | Bridget Hitler |
| 1964 | Theatre 625 | Ursula Maria Torpe |
| 1958 | Small World | Self |
| 1954 | Producers' Showcase | Leslie Crosbie |
| 1952 | Omnibus | |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Sister Joanna of the Cross |