Sheila Manahan

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

12Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1924

Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sheila Manahan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sheila Manahan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sheila Manahan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Seven Waves Away, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sheila Manahan Movies Ranked

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

★7.4

★7.4

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

★7.0

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

★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

★6.0

★6.0

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

★5.8

★5.8

Only Two Can Play: John Lewis is bored of his job and his wife. Then Liz, wife of a local councillor, sets her sights on him. But this is r

Only Two Can Play

1962•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sheila Manahan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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	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	Average	Similar →
1948	Another Shore	Nora	Flop	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 7.4/10.

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 "Footsteps in the Fog", "Seven Days to Noon", and "Saints and Sinners".