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

Tales of the Unexpected

Playhouse

Theatre 625

Omnibus

Doctor Zhivago

Hallmark Hall of Fame

All Movies (21)

Dinocroc2004 · as Waitress #3
Angels in the Annexe1984 · as Betty Jarvis
Memed My Hawk1984 · as Iroz
The Journal of Bridget Hitler1981 · as Bridget Hitler
Juno and the Paycock1980 · as Mrs. Tancred
Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady1979 · as The Landlady
Circasia1976 · as Clown
Philadelphia, Here I Come1975 · as Madge
Doctor Zhivago1965 · as Anna
Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean1965 · as Self
Of Human Bondage1964 · as Nora Nesbitt
The Playboy of the Western World1962 · as Pegeen Mike
King of Kings1961 · as Mary
Cradle of Genius1960 · as Self
The Winslow Boy1958 · as Catherine Winslow
The Letter1956 · as Leslie Crosbie
Fortune in Diamonds1951 · as Anne Hunter
W. B. Yeats: A Tribute1950
The Lost People1949 · as Marie
Daughter of Darkness1948 · as Emily Beaudine
Hungry Hill1947 · as Kate Donovan

All TV Shows (10)

The Last Days of Pompeii1984 · as Fortunata
Tales of the Unexpected1979 · as The Landlady
Tales of the Unexpected1979 · as Mrs Grady
Playhouse1974 · as Bridget Hitler
Theatre 6251964 · as Ursula Maria Torpe
Small World1958 · as Self
Producers' Showcase1954 · as Leslie Crosbie
Omnibus1952
Hallmark Hall of Fame1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame1951 · as Sister Joanna of the Cross