Sheila Manahan - Actor Profile

Sheila Manahan

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
12Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1924
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

Sheila Manahan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sheila Manahan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sheila Manahan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Sheila Manahan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Seven Waves Away, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sheila Manahan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sheila Manahan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Seven Waves Away (1957) movie poster
★7.5

Seven Waves Away: After a massive luxury liner sinks into the ocean, the ship's officer must command a rickety lifeboat, built for only ni

Seven Waves Away

1957•Drama
★7.3
Saints and Sinners (1949) movie poster
★7.3

Saints and Sinners: What happens to the saints and sinners of a small Irish village on the day the world is supposed to end.

Saints and Sinners

1949•Comedy
★7.0
Footsteps in the Fog (1955) movie poster
★7.0

Footsteps in the Fog: A Victorian-era murder mystery about a parlour maid who discovers that her employer may have killed his first wife.

Footsteps in the Fog

1955•Thriller
★6.8
Seven Days to Noon (1950) movie poster
★6.8

Seven Days to Noon: When Professor Willingdon becomes wary of the nuclear weapons he is helping build, he steals a warhead and threatens to

Seven Days to Noon

1950•Thriller
★6.3
The Last Man to Hang (1956) movie poster
★6.3

The Last Man to Hang: A man is tried for the murder of his neurotic wife by means of a sedative overdose.

The Last Man to Hang

1956•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Sheila Manahan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1980 The Black Madonna Sister Marie-Therese Flop Similar →
1974 According to the Rules Mary Flaherty Flop Similar →
1969 First Confession Gran Flop Similar →
1968 Eveline Mrs. Hill Flop Similar →
1962 Only Two Can Play Mrs. Jenkins Average Similar →
1957 Seven Waves Away Woman on Raft Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Last Man to Hang Senior Sister Average Similar →
1955 Footsteps in the Fog Rose Moresby Hit Similar →
1954 They Got What They Wanted Sally Murnaghan Flop Similar →
1950 Seven Days to Noon Ann Willingdon Hit Similar →
1949 Saints and Sinners Shelah Flaherty Hit Similar →
1948 Another Shore Nora Average Similar →

Sheila Manahan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sheila Manahan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sheila Manahan is "Seven Waves Away" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Sheila Manahan acted in?

Sheila Manahan has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sheila Manahan?

Other notable films include "Saints and Sinners", "Footsteps in the Fog", and "Seven Days to Noon".

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