Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

May 24, 1922

Died

November 16, 1986 (age 64)

Place of Birth

Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

Also Known As

Siobhán Giollamhuire Nic Cionnaith

IMDb

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.

Filmography

2004FilmDinocrocas Waitress #3 1984FilmAngels in the Annexeas Betty Jarvis 1984FilmMemed My Hawkas Iroz 1984TVThe Last Days of Pompeiias Fortunata 1981FilmThe Journal of Bridget Hitleras Bridget Hitler 1980FilmJuno and the Paycockas Mrs. Tancred 1979FilmRoald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landladyas The Landlady 1979TVTales of the Unexpectedas The Landlady 1976FilmCircasiaas Clown 1975FilmPhiladelphia, Here I Comeas Madge 1974TVPlayhouseas Bridget Hitler 1965FilmDoctor Zhivagoas Anna 1965FilmZhivago: Behind the Camera with David Leanas Self 1964FilmOf Human Bondageas Nora Nesbitt 1964TVTheatre 625as Ursula Maria Torpe 1962FilmThe Playboy of the Western Worldas Pegeen Mike 1961FilmKing of Kingsas Mary 1960FilmCradle of Geniusas Self 1958FilmThe Winslow Boyas Catherine Winslow 1958TVSmall Worldas Self 1954TVProducers' Showcaseas Leslie Crosbie 1952TVOmnibus 1951TVHallmark Hall of Fame 1951FilmFortune in Diamondsas Anne Hunter 1950FilmW. B. Yeats: A Tribute 1949FilmThe Lost Peopleas Marie 1948FilmDaughter of Darknessas Emily Beaudine 1947FilmHungry Hillas Kate Donovan