Quick Facts
Born:
1922-05-24
Birthplace:
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Credits:
30 Total Roles
Siobhán McKenna
Acting
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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
Doctor Zhivago
Anna
King of Kings
Mary
Tales of the Unexpected
The Landlady
Tales of the Unexpected
Mrs Grady
Dinocroc
Waitress #3
Of Human Bondage
Nora Nesbitt
The Last Days of Pompeii
Fortunata
Daughter of Darkness
Emily Beaudine
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Dinocroc MOVIE | Waitress #3 |
| 1984 | Angels in the Annexe MOVIE | Betty Jarvis |
| 1984 | Memed My Hawk MOVIE | Iroz |
| 1984 | The Last Days of Pompeii TV | Fortunata |
| 1981 | The Journal of Bridget Hitler MOVIE | Bridget Hitler |
| 1980 | Juno and the Paycock MOVIE | Mrs. Tancred |
| 1979 | Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady MOVIE | The Landlady |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected TV | The Landlady |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected TV | Mrs Grady |
| 1976 | Circasia MOVIE | Clown |