Sheila Florance - Actor Profile

Sheila Florance

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
11Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 24, 1916
Birth Place: St. Kilda East, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About Sheila Florance

Sheila Florance (1916-1991) was an Australian actress, known for her role of Lizzie Birdsworth in TV series' Prisoner (1979-1984), Mad Max (1979) and A Woman's Tale (1991). Died of cancer in Melbourne, Australia at age 75, 9 days after winning Australian Film Institute's Best Actress award for A Woman's Tale (1991), a film where she played a woman dying of cancer.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Sheila Florance Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sheila Florance reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Sheila Florance'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 Mad Max, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sheila Florance Movies Ranked

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

★6.7
Mad Max (1979) movie poster
★6.7

Mad Max: In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the

Mad Max

1979•Adventure
★6.5
The Devil's Playground (1977) movie poster
★6.5

The Devil's Playground: A powerful drama relating the intimate aspect of teenage boys and their priest/educators behind the walls of a religious

The Devil's Playground

1977•Drama
★6.4
Summerfield (1977) movie poster
★6.4

Summerfield: When teacher Simon arrives in a small, secluded village to take over the local school, he is surprised to discover that

Summerfield

1977•Drama
★6.2
End Play (1976) movie poster
★6.2

End Play: And just when you believe there is nothing more to fear, you will begin to experience the ultimate terror of the END PLA

End Play

1976•Thriller
★6.1
A Woman's Tale (1991) movie poster
★6.1

A Woman's Tale: Uplifting and intimate look at the last days of an elderly cancer victim. The film is even more relevant as it was writt

A Woman's Tale

1991•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 A Woman's Tale Martha Average Similar →
1990 The Great Escape - Flop Similar →
1990 Nirvana Street Murder Molly Average Similar →
1988 The Tale of Ruby Rose Großmutter Flop Similar →
1981 Prisoner in Concert - Flop Similar →
1979 Mad Max May Swaisey Hit Similar →
1977 The Devil's Playground Mrs.Sullivan Hit Similar →
1977 Summerfield Miss Gleeson Average Similar →
1976 Illuminations - Flop Similar →
1976 End Play Mavis Lipton Average Similar →
1965 Clay Deaf-mute Average Similar →

Sheila Florance - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sheila Florance?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sheila Florance is "Mad Max" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Sheila Florance acted in?

Sheila Florance has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sheila Florance?

Other notable films include "The Devil's Playground", "Summerfield", and "End Play".

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