Acting
Siobhán McKenna
Born 1922-05-24
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Siobhán McKenna
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Doctor Zhivago
1965
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Tales of the Unexpected
1979
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King of Kings
1961
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Theatre 625
1964
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Playhouse
1974
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Omnibus
1952
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Dinocroc
2004
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The Last Days of Pompeii
1984
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Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
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Of Human Bondage
1964
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (32 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dinocroc | Waitress #3 | Movie | 2004 |
 | Angels in the Annexe | Betty Jarvis | Movie | 1984 |
 | Memed My Hawk | Iroz | Movie | 1984 |
 | The Last Days of Pompeii | Fortunata | TV Series | 1984 |
 | The Journal of Bridget Hitler | Bridget Hitler | Movie | 1981 |
 | Juno and the Paycock | Mrs. Tancred | Movie | 1980 |
 | Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady | The Landlady | Movie | 1979 |
 | Tales of the Unexpected | The Landlady | TV Series | 1979 |
| Tales of the Unexpected | Mrs Grady | TV Series | 1979 |
 | Circasia | Clown | Movie | 1976 |
 | Philadelphia, Here I Come | Madge | Movie | 1975 |
 | Playhouse | Bridget Hitler | TV Series | 1974 |
 | Doctor Zhivago | Anna | Movie | 1965 |
 | Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean | Self | Movie | 1965 |
 | Of Human Bondage | Nora Nesbitt | Movie | 1964 |
 | Theatre 625 | Ursula Maria Torpe | TV Series | 1964 |
 | The Playboy of the Western World | Pegeen Mike | Movie | 1962 |
 | King of Kings | Mary | Movie | 1961 |
 | Cradle of Genius | Self | Movie | 1960 |
| The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries | Marion Halcombe | TV Series | 1960 | |
 | The Winslow Boy | Catherine Winslow | Movie | 1958 |
| Small World | Self | TV Series | 1958 | |
| The Letter | Leslie Crosbie | Movie | 1956 | |
| Producers' Showcase | Leslie Crosbie | TV Series | 1954 | |
 | Omnibus | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1952 |
 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1951 |
| Hallmark Hall of Fame | Sister Joanna of the Cross | TV Series | 1951 |
 | Fortune in Diamonds | Anne Hunter | Movie | 1951 |
 | W. B. Yeats: A Tribute | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1950 |
 | The Lost People | Marie | Movie | 1949 |
 | Daughter of Darkness | Emily Beaudine | Movie | 1948 |
 | Hungry Hill | Kate Donovan | Movie | 1947 |