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Siobhán McKenna
Acting

Siobhán McKenna
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1923-05-24,Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Gender
Female
Biography
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.

Filmography

Cradle of Genius

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Cradle of Genius
1960-11-11

7.549

Doctor Zhivago
1965-12-22

7.1

King of Kings
1961-10-11

Of Human Bondage

6.4

Of Human Bondage
1964-09-23

Philadelphia, Here I Come

6.8

Philadelphia, Here I Come
1975-06-01

The Lost People

5.7

The Lost People
1949-08-22

Angels in the Annexe

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Angels in the Annexe
1984-12-24

Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady

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Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
1979-04-21

Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean

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Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean
1965-01-01

The Journal of Bridget Hitler

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The Journal of Bridget Hitler
1981-02-06

W. B. Yeats: A Tribute

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W. B. Yeats: A Tribute
1950-08-13

Fortune in Diamonds

7.5

Fortune in Diamonds
1951-03-07

Daughter of Darkness

5.8

Daughter of Darkness
1948-01-21

The Playboy of the Western World

5.6

The Playboy of the Western World
1962-12-31

5

Memed My Hawk
1984-05-10

5.4

Hungry Hill
1947-01-07

The Winslow Boy

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The Winslow Boy
1958-11-13

5

Circasia
1976-04-08

Tales of the Unexpected

6.7

Tales of the Unexpected
1979-03-24

6

Omnibus
1952-11-09

Hallmark Hall of Fame

8.7

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951-12-24

The Last Days of Pompeii

7.3

The Last Days of Pompeii
1984-05-06

Hallmark Hall of Fame

8.7

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951-12-24

Tales of the Unexpected

6.7

Tales of the Unexpected
1979-03-24