Siobhán McKenna

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

20Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: May 24, 1922

Birth Place: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

About Siobhán McKenna

Siobhán McKenna (May 24, 1922 – November 16, 1986) was an Irish actress acclaimed for her captivating stage and screen performances. Her accolades include three Irish Film and Television Awards and a BAFTA. She was also honored with a prestigious CBE in 1977 for her contributions to the arts. Beyond her acting work, McKenna was deeply committed to preserving and promoting Irish culture and was an outspoken advocate for human rights and social justice causes.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Siobhán McKenna reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Siobhán McKenna'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Siobhán McKenna remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Doctor Zhivago, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Siobhán McKenna Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Siobhán McKenna's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

★7.5

Doctor Zhivago: The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wif

Doctor Zhivago

1965•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Fortune in Diamonds: As the Boer War ends a South African soldier hides a cache of diamonds he finds on a body. He returns to the town he lef

Fortune in Diamonds

1951•Adventure

★7.2

★7.2

King of Kings: Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed,

King of Kings

1961•Drama

★6.8

Philadelphia, Here I Come (1975) movie poster

★6.8

Philadelphia, Here I Come: Friel contrasts Gar's cloistered emotional life with his gregarious social persona by portraying him as two distinct cha

Philadelphia, Here I Come

1975•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Of Human Bondage: Medical student Philip falls in love with Mildred, a waitress. Although she is a flirt, they have a love affair. But whe

Of Human Bondage

1964•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Siobhán McKenna.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2004	Dinocroc	Waitress #3	Flop	Similar →
1984	Angels in the Annexe	Betty Jarvis	Flop	Similar →
1984	Memed My Hawk	Iroz	Flop	Similar →
1981	The Journal of Bridget Hitler	Bridget Hitler	Flop	Similar →
1980	Juno and the Paycock	Mrs. Tancred	Flop	Similar →
1979	Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady	The Landlady	Flop	Similar →
1976	Circasia	Clown	Flop	Similar →
1975	Philadelphia, Here I Come	Madge	Hit	Similar →
1965	Doctor Zhivago	Anna	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean	Self	Flop	Similar →
1964	Of Human Bondage	Nora Nesbitt	Average	Similar →
1962	The Playboy of the Western World	Pegeen Mike	Average	Similar →
1961	King of Kings	Mary	Hit	Similar →
1960	Cradle of Genius	Self	Flop	Similar →
1958	The Winslow Boy	Catherine Winslow	Flop	Similar →
1951	Fortune in Diamonds	Anne Hunter	Super Hit	Similar →
1950	W. B. Yeats: A Tribute	-	Flop	Similar →
1949	The Lost People	Marie	Average	Similar →
1948	Daughter of Darkness	Emily Beaudine	Average	Similar →
1947	Hungry Hill	Kate Donovan	Flop	Similar →

Siobhán McKenna - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Siobhán McKenna?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Siobhán McKenna is "Doctor Zhivago" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Siobhán McKenna acted in?

Siobhán McKenna has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Siobhán McKenna?

Other notable films include "Fortune in Diamonds", "King of Kings", and "Philadelphia, Here I Come".