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Sheila Manahan
Sheila Manahan in Seven Days to Noon.png
Manahan in Seven Days to Noon
Born (1924-01-01)1 January 1924
Dublin, Ireland
Died 29 March 1988(1988-03-29) (aged 64)
London, England
Occupation Actress
Years active 1948–1988
Spouse(s)
Fulton Mackay
(his death 1987)

Sheila Manahan (born January 1, 1924 – died March 29, 1988) was a talented actress from Ireland. She was known for her work in films and on television. Sheila was born in Dublin and later became famous for her acting skills.

Sheila Manahan's Acting Career

Sheila Manahan started her acting journey in 1948. She appeared in many films and TV shows during her career, which lasted until 1988. She played different kinds of characters, showing how versatile she was as an actress.

Famous Film Roles

Sheila Manahan had several memorable roles in movies.

  • In 1950, she played Ann Willingdon in the film Seven Days to Noon. This was one of her early and important roles.
  • She also appeared in The Story of Esther Costello (1957), where she played Esther's mother.
  • Another notable role was Mrs. Jenkins in Only Two Can Play (1962). In this film, she acted alongside famous stars like Peter Sellers and Mai Zetterling.

Sheila's acting helped bring these stories to life on the big screen.

Sheila Manahan's Personal Life

Sheila Manahan was married to another actor, Fulton Mackay. They shared a life together until his death in 1987.

Sheila passed away in west London, England, on March 29, 1988. She was 64 years old. Her body was buried next to her husband, Fulton Mackay, at East Sheen Cemetery. This cemetery is located in Richmond upon Thames, London.

Fulton Mackay's grave
The grave of Sheila Manahan and her husband, Fulton Mackay, in East Sheen Cemetery, London.

Films Sheila Manahan Appeared In

Here is a list of some of the films where Sheila Manahan performed:

Year Title Role
1948 Another Shore Nora
1949 Saints and Sinners Shelah Flaherty
1950 Seven Days to Noon Ann Willingdon
1955 Footsteps in the Fog Rose Moresby
1956 The Last Man to Hang Senior sister
1957 Seven Waves Away Woman on raft
1957 The Story of Esther Costello Esther's mother
1962 Only Two Can Play Mrs Jenkins
1965 Young Cassidy first neighbour
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