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Sheila Hancock

British actress · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Born 1933 · age 93

Dame Sheila Cameron Hancock is an English actress, singer, and author. She has performed on stage in both plays and musicals in London theatres, and is also known for her roles in films and on television.

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A life in dates

2026Frank and PercyFilm2020Dame Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward2019Celebrity GoggleboxSeries2017The Dark MileFilm, Mary2015UnforgottenSeries, Eileen Baildon2013DeliciousFilm2011Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAwardCelebrity Antiques Road TripSeries, 20112008The Boy in the Striped PyjamasFilm, Grandma2007Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a MusicalAward2006The One ShowSeries2005YesFilm, Aunt2004HustleSeries, Dolly Hammond2003QISeries2001Love or MoneyFilm, Teresa1998Love and Death on Long IslandFilm, Mrs. Barker1995Kavanagh Q.C.Series, Sarah Meadows1994A Business AffairFilm, Judith1990Have I Got News for YouSeries3 Men and a Little LadyFilm, 1990Vera1987Making WavesFilm, Doris1980Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Scenes from the Making of a MusicalFilm1974Officer of the Order of the British EmpireAward1968Entertaining Mr. SloaneFilm, Kath1967ITV PlayhouseSeries, Naomi Woodley1964Carry On CleoFilm, Senna Pod1963Doctor WhoSeries, Helen A.1960Doctor in LoveFilm, Librarian (uncredited)1933Born22 February 1933

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Known for

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  • The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas 2008
  • This Beautiful Fantastic 2016
  • Carry On Cleo 1964
  • Edie 2018
  • Love and Death on Long Island 1998

Also in Deutsch

Filmography 40

140 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

Photos 1

Awards

Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire2020
Commander of the Order of the British Empire2011
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical2007
Officer of the Order of the British Empire1974

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1933 · age 93

In the same film or series as Sheila

Tommy TiernanAlso in Hold Back the Night (1999)P. G. WodehouseAlso in The Girl on the Boat (1962)Julie WaltersAlso in Buster (1988)Juliet MillsAlso in Twice Round the Daffodils (1962)Roy KinnearAlso in How I Won the War (1967)