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Siobhán McKenna

Siobhán McKenna

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

Dinocroc
Dinocroc
2004 • Waitress #3
Angels in the Annexe
Angels in the Annexe
1984 • Betty Jarvis
Memed My Hawk
Memed My Hawk
1984 • Iroz
The Journal of Bridget Hitler
The Journal of Bridget Hitler
1981 • Bridget Hitler
Juno and the Paycock
Juno and the Paycock
1980 • Mrs. Tancred
Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
1979 • The Landlady
Circasia
Circasia
1976 • Clown
Philadelphia, Here I Come
Philadelphia, Here I Come
1975 • Madge

Full filmography

Dinocroc
Dinocroc
2004 • Waitress #3
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Angels in the Annexe
Angels in the Annexe
1984 • Betty Jarvis
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Juno and the Paycock
Juno and the Paycock
1980 • Mrs. Tancred
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Circasia
Circasia
1976 • Clown
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Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage
1964 • Nora Nesbitt
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The Winslow Boy
The Winslow Boy
1958 • Catherine Winslow
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Fortune in Diamonds
Fortune in Diamonds
1951 • Anne Hunter
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Daughter of Darkness
Daughter of Darkness
1948 • Emily Beaudine
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Hungry Hill
Hungry Hill
1947 • Kate Donovan
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Siobhán McKenna – Biography, Known For & Filmography