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Sheila McCarthy

Bio: Sheila McCarthy is a Canadian stage, film and television actress, singer and dancer, best known for playing Polly Vandersma in the feature film I've Heard the Mermaids Singing, as well as supporting character Sarah Hamoudi (Cunningham) in the television series Little Mosque on the Prairie. She's a graduate in Theatre and Art History from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Born: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sheila McCarthy is 69 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of All the Lost Ones
All the Lost Ones
Sheila McCarthy was 68 in All the Lost Ones as 'Dawn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2024
Poster of Women Talking
Women Talking
Sheila McCarthy was 66 in Women Talking as 'Greta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of Christmas in Rockwell
Christmas in Rockwell
Sheila McCarthy was 66 in Christmas in Rockwell as 'Juniper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 2022
Poster of Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3
Sheila McCarthy was 66 in Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3 as 'Hologram Alien Scout'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 2022
Poster of The Middle Man
The Middle Man
Sheila McCarthy was 65 in The Middle Man as 'Mrs. Stout'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Stroke of Fate
Stroke of Fate
Sheila McCarthy was 65 in Stroke of Fate as 'Shirley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 2021
Poster of Like a House on Fire
Like a House on Fire
Sheila McCarthy was 65 in Like a House on Fire as 'Katherine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2021
Poster of Happy Place
Happy Place
Sheila McCarthy was 64 in Happy Place as 'Joyce'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 2020
Poster of The Broken Hearts Gallery
The Broken Hearts Gallery
Sheila McCarthy was 64 in The Broken Hearts Gallery as 'Cheryl Gulliver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2020
Poster of Anything for Jackson
Anything for Jackson
Sheila McCarthy was 64 in Anything for Jackson as 'Audrey Walsh'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 2020
Poster of The Christmas Club
The Christmas Club
Sheila McCarthy was 63 in The Christmas Club as 'Miss Maggie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2019
Poster of Christmas 9 to 5
Christmas 9 to 5
Sheila McCarthy was 63 in Christmas 9 to 5 as 'Rose Stark'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 2019
Poster of An Assortment of Christmas Tales in No Particular Order
An Assortment of Christmas Tales in No Particular Order
Sheila McCarthy was 63 in An Assortment of Christmas Tales in No Particular Order as 'Ellen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of Isabelle
Isabelle
Sheila McCarthy was 63 in Isabelle as 'Ann Pelway'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Level 16
Level 16
Sheila McCarthy was 62 in Level 16 as 'Mrs. Denison'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 2018
Poster of Still/Born
Still/Born
Sheila McCarthy was 62 in Still/Born as 'Sheila'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2018
Poster of Considering Love and Other Magic
Considering Love and Other Magic
Sheila McCarthy was 61 in Considering Love and Other Magic as 'Veronica'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2017
Poster of Cardinals
Cardinals
Sheila McCarthy was 61 in Cardinals as 'Valerie Walker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 2017
Poster of Milton's Secret
Milton's Secret
Sheila McCarthy was 60 in Milton's Secret as 'Luz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2016
Poster of Brace for Impact
Brace for Impact
Sheila McCarthy was 60 in Brace for Impact as 'Faradee Gilchrist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 2016
Poster of Ice Girls
Ice Girls
Sheila McCarthy was 60 in Ice Girls as 'Aunt Ginger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 2016
Poster of A Fighting Man
A Fighting Man
Sheila McCarthy was 58 in A Fighting Man as 'Rose O'Connor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 2014
Poster of Algonquin
Algonquin
Sheila McCarthy was 58 in Algonquin as 'Rita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 2014
Poster of Dear Viola
Dear Viola
Sheila McCarthy was 58 in Dear Viola as 'Peggy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 2014
Poster of Antiviral
Antiviral
Sheila McCarthy was 56 in Antiviral as 'Dev Harvey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 2012
Poster of Year of the Carnivore
Year of the Carnivore
Sheila McCarthy was 53 in Year of the Carnivore as 'Mrs. Smalls'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 2009
Poster of Breakfast with Scot
Breakfast with Scot
Sheila McCarthy was 51 in Breakfast with Scot as 'Miss Patterson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2007
Poster of The Stone Angel
The Stone Angel
Sheila McCarthy was 51 in The Stone Angel as 'Doris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 2007
Poster of Cow Belles
Cow Belles
Sheila McCarthy was 50 in Cow Belles as 'Fran Walker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2006
Poster of Bailey's Billion$
Bailey's Billion$
Sheila McCarthy was 49 in Bailey's Billion$ as 'Peggy Delaney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 2005
Poster of Geraldine's Fortune
Geraldine's Fortune
Sheila McCarthy was 48 in Geraldine's Fortune as 'Tina Larose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of Being Julia
Being Julia
Sheila McCarthy was 48 in Being Julia as 'Grace Dexter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 2004
Poster of The Day After Tomorrow
The Day After Tomorrow
Sheila McCarthy was 48 in The Day After Tomorrow as 'Judith'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 2004
Poster of Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
Sheila McCarthy was 48 in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen as 'Mrs. Gerard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 2004
Poster of Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
Sheila McCarthy was 48 in Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche as 'Polly Vandersma (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Full-Court Miracle
Full-Court Miracle
Sheila McCarthy was 47 in Full-Court Miracle as 'Mrs. Klein'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of The Rats
The Rats
Sheila McCarthy was 46 in The Rats as 'Miss Paige'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 2002
Poster of Lathe of Heaven
Lathe of Heaven
Sheila McCarthy was 46 in Lathe of Heaven as 'Penny'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 2002
Poster of Duct Tape Forever
Duct Tape Forever
Sheila McCarthy was 46 in Duct Tape Forever as 'Easterbrook (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2002
Poster of I Was a Rat
I Was a Rat
Sheila McCarthy was 45 in I Was a Rat as 'Mrs. Tapscrew'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 2001
Poster of Rare Birds
Rare Birds
Sheila McCarthy was 45 in Rare Birds as 'Claire'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 2001
Poster of Haven
Haven
Sheila McCarthy was 45 in Haven as 'Eva'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 11 2001
Poster of Custody of the Heart
Custody of the Heart
Sheila McCarthy was 44 in Custody of the Heart as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 28 2000
Poster of Virtual Mom
Virtual Mom
Sheila McCarthy was 44 in Virtual Mom as 'Holly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of You Know My Name
You Know My Name
Sheila McCarthy was 43 in You Know My Name as 'Mrs. Lynn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 22 1999
Poster of Dead Husbands
Dead Husbands
Sheila McCarthy was 42 in Dead Husbands as 'Jane Armitage'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1998
Poster of Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Sheila McCarthy was 41 in Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework as 'Jesse's Mom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Care and Handling of Roses
The Care and Handling of Roses
Sheila McCarthy was 40 in The Care and Handling of Roses as 'Carol Doster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1996
Poster of House Arrest
House Arrest
Sheila McCarthy was 40 in House Arrest as 'Gwenna Krupp'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 1996
Poster of The Awakening
The Awakening
Sheila McCarthy was 39 in The Awakening as 'Nancy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1995
Poster of The Possession of Michael D.
The Possession of Michael D.
Sheila McCarthy was 39 in The Possession of Michael D. as 'Jenny'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 1995
Poster of Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
Sheila McCarthy was 38 in Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills as 'Jill Lansing'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1994
Poster of The Biggest Little Ticket
The Biggest Little Ticket
Sheila McCarthy was 38 in The Biggest Little Ticket as 'The Troll'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of The Lotus Eaters
The Lotus Eaters
Sheila McCarthy was 37 in The Lotus Eaters as 'Diana Kingswood'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Journey to the Planets
Journey to the Planets
Sheila McCarthy was 37 in Journey to the Planets as 'Oracle (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Liza Minnelli - Live from Radio City Music Hall
Liza Minnelli - Live from Radio City Music Hall
Sheila McCarthy was 36 in Liza Minnelli - Live from Radio City Music Hall as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Sheila McCarthy was 36 in Beethoven Lives Upstairs as 'Sophie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1992
Poster of A Private Matter
A Private Matter
Sheila McCarthy was 36 in A Private Matter as 'Diane Callaghan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1992
Poster of Montreal Stories
Montreal Stories
Sheila McCarthy was 35 in Montreal Stories as 'Ann Stuart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1991
Poster of Stepping Out
Stepping Out
Sheila McCarthy was 35 in Stepping Out as 'Andy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
Sheila McCarthy was 35 in Paradise as 'Sally Pike'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of The Soulmates in the Gift of Light
The Soulmates in the Gift of Light
Sheila McCarthy was 35 in The Soulmates in the Gift of Light as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Bright Angel
Bright Angel
Sheila McCarthy was 34 in Bright Angel as 'Nina'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1990
Poster of Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Sheila McCarthy was 34 in Pacific Heights as 'Liz Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of White Room
White Room
Sheila McCarthy was 34 in White Room as 'Zelda'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1990
Poster of Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
Sheila McCarthy was 34 in Die Hard 2 as 'Samantha 'Sam' Coleman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 1990
Poster of Beautiful Dreamers
Beautiful Dreamers
Sheila McCarthy was 34 in Beautiful Dreamers as 'Molly Jessop'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 05 1990
Poster of Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics
Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics
Sheila McCarthy was 33 in Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics as 'Kathy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of George's Island
George's Island
Sheila McCarthy was 33 in George's Island as 'Miss Birdwood'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1989
Poster of Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing
Sheila McCarthy was 32 in Much Ado About Nothing as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1988
Poster of I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
Sheila McCarthy was 31 in I've Heard the Mermaids Singing as 'Polly Vandersma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1987
Poster of The Marriage Bed
The Marriage Bed
Sheila McCarthy was 30 in The Marriage Bed as 'Lynn Reailly'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1986
Poster of Really Weird Tales
Really Weird Tales
Sheila McCarthy was 30 in Really Weird Tales as 'Ellie Hutchins (segment "Cursed With Charisma")'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1986
Poster of 9B
9B
Sheila McCarthy was 30 in 9B as 'Heather'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Back to the Beanstalk
Back to the Beanstalk
Sheila McCarthy will be 69+ in Back to the Beanstalk as 'Garbanza'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Dancing on the Elephant
Dancing on the Elephant
Sheila McCarthy will be 69+ in Dancing on the Elephant as 'Nora'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Surfacing
Surfacing
Sheila McCarthy will be 69+ in Surfacing as 'Dawn'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Voices of Our Mother
The Voices of Our Mother
Sheila McCarthy will be 69+ in The Voices of Our Mother as 'Harriet'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Love Is the Monster
Love Is the Monster
Sheila McCarthy will be 69+ in Love Is the Monster
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Well
The Well
Sheila McCarthy will be 69+ in The Well as 'Gabriel'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Nurses
Nurses
Sheila McCarthy was 64+ in Nurses as 'Phillis Bruner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 2020
Poster of The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy
Sheila McCarthy was 63+ in The Umbrella Academy as 'Agnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 15 2019
Poster of The Detail
The Detail
Sheila McCarthy was 62+ in The Detail as 'Helen Mailer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 25 2018
Poster of The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Sheila McCarthy was 61+ in The Good Doctor as 'Rose Babcock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery
Sheila McCarthy was 61+ in Star Trek: Discovery as 'All-Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2017
Poster of Conviction
Conviction
Sheila McCarthy was 60+ in Conviction as 'Dr. Jane Soto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 2016
Poster of Private Eyes
Private Eyes
Sheila McCarthy was 60+ in Private Eyes as 'Shirl Glinski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 26 2016
Poster of Whatever, Linda
Whatever, Linda
Sheila McCarthy was 59+ in Whatever, Linda as 'Sheila Hardy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2015
Poster of Orphan Black
Orphan Black
Sheila McCarthy was 57+ in Orphan Black as 'Connie Hendrix, Connie Hendrix (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2013
Poster of Saving Hope
Saving Hope
Sheila McCarthy was 56+ in Saving Hope as 'Violet Devonshire'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of Rookie Blue
Rookie Blue
Sheila McCarthy was 54+ in Rookie Blue as 'Leigh Senett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 24 2010
Poster of Little Mosque on the Prairie
Little Mosque on the Prairie
Sheila McCarthy was 51+ in Little Mosque on the Prairie as 'Sarah Hamoudi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2007
Poster of This Is Wonderland
This Is Wonderland
Sheila McCarthy was 48+ in This Is Wonderland
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 2004
Poster of Puppets Who Kill
Puppets Who Kill
Sheila McCarthy was 46+ in Puppets Who Kill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 2002
Poster of Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
Sheila McCarthy was 43+ in Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke as 'Tammy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 1999
Poster of Bad Dog
Bad Dog
Sheila McCarthy was 42+ in Bad Dog
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 1998
Poster of More Tales of the City
More Tales of the City
Sheila McCarthy was 42+ in More Tales of the City as 'Mildred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 07 1998
Poster of Emily of New Moon
Emily of New Moon
Sheila McCarthy was 42+ in Emily of New Moon as 'Laura Murray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1998
Poster of A Woman of Independent Means
A Woman of Independent Means
Sheila McCarthy was 39+ in A Woman of Independent Means as 'Totsie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 1995
Poster of Four on the Floor
Four on the Floor
Sheila McCarthy was 30+ in Four on the Floor
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 13 1986
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Sheila McCarthy was 29+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Debra (Sarah) Hollister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Sheila McCarthy was 29+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater as 'Francine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985