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Siobhán McKenna
Actor
Born May 24, 1923Died November 16, 1986 (63 years)
Siobhán McKenna (1923-1986) was an acclaimed Irish actress known for her captivating stage and screen performances. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, McKenna developed a passion for acting from a young age and went on to become one of Ireland's most celebrated thespians.
After graduating from University College Dublin, McKenna began her professional acting career on the Irish stage, earning critical acclaim for her powerful interpretations of classic roles such as Pegeen Mike in J.M. Synge's "The Playboy of the Western World" and Nora Clitheroe in Sean O'Casey's "The Plough and the Stars." Her talent and natural stage presence soon caught the attention of film directors, and she transitioned to the silver screen, delivering memorable performances in movies like "Ryan's Daughter" and "The Playboy of the Western World."
Throughout her career, McKenna was recognized with numerous accolades, including 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.
After graduating from University College Dublin, McKenna began her professional acting career on the Irish stage, earning critical acclaim for her powerful interpretations of classic roles such as Pegeen Mike in J.M. Synge's "The Playboy of the Western World" and Nora Clitheroe in Sean O'Casey's "The Plough and the Stars." Her talent and natural stage presence soon caught the attention of film directors, and she transitioned to the silver screen, delivering memorable performances in movies like "Ryan's Daughter" and "The Playboy of the Western World."
Throughout her career, McKenna was recognized with numerous accolades, including 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
| 1984 | Memed My Hawk · as Iroz |
| 1984 | The Last Days of Pompeii (TV Series) · as Fortunata |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) · as The Landlady |
| 1974 | Philadelphia, Here I Come! · as Madge |
| 1973 | Playhouse (TV Series) · as Bridget Hitler |
| 1965 | Doctor Zhivago · as Anna |
| 1965 | Jackanory (TV Series) · as Storyteller |
| 1964 | Of Human Bondage · as Nora Nesbitt |
| 1964 | Theatre 625 (TV Series) · as Ursula Maria Torpe |
| 1962 | The Playboy of the Western World · as Pegeen Mike |
| 1961 | King of Kings · as Mary |
| 1960 | BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV Series) · as Tina, Juliana's Niece |
| 1959 | The Play of the Week (TV Series) · as Dona Ana |
| 1958 | Saint Joan · as Saint Joan |
| 1957 | The Twentieth Century (1957) (TV Series) · as Irish Actress |
| 1957 | The DuPont Show of the Month (TV Series) · as Catherine Winslow |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90 (TV Series) · as Lina |
| 1955 | Ford Star Jubilee (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1954 | Producers' Showcase (TV Series) · as Leslie Crosbie |
| 1952 | Omnibus (TV Series) |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall Of Fame (TV Series) · as Sister Joanna Of The Cross |
| 1951 | Fortune in Diamonds · as Anne Hunter |
| 1949 | The Lost People · as Marie |
| 1948 | Daughter of Darkness · as Emily Beaudine |
| 1947 | Hungry Hill · as Kate Donovan |