Sheila Gish
Biography
Sheila Gish was an English actress whose career was rooted in the theater but also took in film and television. Born in Lincoln, she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and received her diploma in 1962. Her first leading West End part came as Bella in Robert and Elizabeth, and stage work stayed central to her career. In 1976 she played four roles in Alan Ayckbourn's Confusions, which brought her a Clarence Derwent Award as best supporting actress; she later took an Olivier Award for Joanne in the Donmar Warehouse revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company. Her stage roles also included Arkadina in The Seagull at the Chichester Festival Theatre in 2003. Her films included Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973), Highlander (1986), Mansfield Park (1999) and Highlander: Endgame (2000), and her television work included The First Churchills (1969).
62years old at death
- Born Lincoln
- Died London Borough of Camden
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Sheila Ann Smye Gash (birth name)Also credited as Sheila Anne Syme Gash
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 27 years1973 to 2000
Every film, newest first
- 2000Highlander: EndgameIMDb rating 4.6
- 1999Mansfield ParkIMDb rating 7.0
- 1986HighlanderIMDb rating 7.0
- 1973Hitler: The Last Ten DaysIMDb rating 6.5
Genres
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Worked with
Sheila Gish shares two films with Christopher Lambert, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Christopher Lambert's page
Beatie Edney's page
Clancy Brown's page
Sean Connery's page
Joss Ackland's page
Jon Polito's page
All films by Russell Mulcahy
All films by Patricia Rozema
Douglas AarniokoskiDirector, 1 film, 2000
All films by Douglas Aarniokoski
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Laurence Olivier Awards | Won | ||
Online
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