Portrait of Sheila McCarthy

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 68 years old
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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'.
Thu, Sep 19 2024
Poster of Women Talking
Women Talking
Sheila McCarthy was
66 in Women Talking
as 'Greta'.
Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of Christmas in Rockwell
Christmas in Rockwell
Sheila McCarthy was
66 in Christmas in Rockwell
as 'Juniper'.
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'.
Sat, Jul 09 2022
Poster of The Middle Man
The Middle Man
Sheila McCarthy was
65 in The Middle Man
as 'Mrs. Stout'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Stroke of Fate
Stroke of Fate
Sheila McCarthy was
65 in Stroke of Fate
as 'Shirley'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 26 2021
Poster of Happy Place
Happy Place
Sheila McCarthy was
64 in Happy Place
as 'Joyce'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 11 2020
Poster of Anything for Jackson
Anything for Jackson
Sheila McCarthy was
64 in Anything for Jackson
as 'Audrey Walsh'.
Sat, Apr 04 2020
Poster of The Christmas Club
The Christmas Club
Sheila McCarthy was
63 in The Christmas Club
as 'Miss Maggie'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of Isabelle
Isabelle
Sheila McCarthy was
63 in Isabelle
as 'Ann Pelway'.
Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Level 16
Level 16
Sheila McCarthy was
62 in Level 16
as 'Mrs. Denison'.
Tue, Feb 20 2018
Poster of Still/Born
Still/Born
Sheila McCarthy was
62 in Still/Born
as 'Sheila'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 17 2017
Poster of Cardinals
Cardinals
Sheila McCarthy was
61 in Cardinals
as 'Valerie Walker'.
Thu, Sep 07 2017
Poster of Milton's Secret
Milton's Secret
Sheila McCarthy was
60 in Milton's Secret
as 'Luz'.
Fri, Sep 30 2016
Poster of Brace for Impact
Brace for Impact
Sheila McCarthy was
60 in Brace for Impact
as 'Faradee Gilchrist'.
Sun, Apr 03 2016
Poster of Ice Girls
Ice Girls
Sheila McCarthy was
60 in Ice Girls
as 'Aunt Ginger'.
Fri, Mar 11 2016
Poster of A Fighting Man
A Fighting Man
Sheila McCarthy was
58 in A Fighting Man
as 'Rose O'Connor'.
Thu, Apr 24 2014
Poster of Algonquin
Algonquin
Sheila McCarthy was
58 in Algonquin
as 'Rita'.
Fri, Apr 11 2014
Poster of Dear Viola
Dear Viola
Sheila McCarthy was
58 in Dear Viola
as 'Peggy'.
Sun, Mar 16 2014
Poster of Antiviral
Antiviral
Sheila McCarthy was
56 in Antiviral
as 'Dev Harvey'.
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'.
Fri, May 01 2009
Poster of Breakfast with Scot
Breakfast with Scot
Sheila McCarthy was
51 in Breakfast with Scot
as 'Miss Patterson (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 16 2007
Poster of The Stone Angel
The Stone Angel
Sheila McCarthy was
51 in The Stone Angel
as 'Doris'.
Wed, Sep 12 2007
Poster of Cow Belles
Cow Belles
Sheila McCarthy was
50 in Cow Belles
as 'Fran Walker'.
Fri, Mar 24 2006
Poster of Bailey's Billion$
Bailey's Billion$
Sheila McCarthy was
49 in Bailey's Billion$
as 'Peggy Delaney'.
Fri, Aug 05 2005
Poster of Geraldine's Fortune
Geraldine's Fortune
Sheila McCarthy was
48 in Geraldine's Fortune
as 'Tina Larose'.
Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of Being Julia
Being Julia
Sheila McCarthy was
48 in Being Julia
as 'Grace Dexter'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Full-Court Miracle
Full-Court Miracle
Sheila McCarthy was
47 in Full-Court Miracle
as 'Mrs. Klein'.
Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of The Rats
The Rats
Sheila McCarthy was
46 in The Rats
as 'Miss Paige'.
Tue, Sep 17 2002
Poster of Lathe of Heaven
Lathe of Heaven
Sheila McCarthy was
46 in Lathe of Heaven
as 'Penny'.
Sun, Sep 08 2002
Poster of Duct Tape Forever
Duct Tape Forever
Sheila McCarthy was
46 in Duct Tape Forever
as 'Easterbrook (uncredited)'.
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'.
Sun, Dec 09 2001
Poster of Rare Birds
Rare Birds
Sheila McCarthy was
45 in Rare Birds
as 'Claire'.
Sun, Sep 09 2001
Poster of Haven
Haven
Sheila McCarthy was
45 in Haven
as 'Eva'.
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'.
Mon, Aug 28 2000
Poster of Virtual Mom
Virtual Mom
Sheila McCarthy was
44 in Virtual Mom
as 'Holly'.
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'.
Sun, Aug 22 1999
Poster of Dead Husbands
Dead Husbands
Sheila McCarthy was
42 in Dead Husbands
as 'Jane Armitage'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Oct 08 1996
Poster of House Arrest
House Arrest
Sheila McCarthy was
40 in House Arrest
as 'Gwenna Krupp'.
Wed, Aug 14 1996
Poster of The Awakening
The Awakening
Sheila McCarthy was
39 in The Awakening
as 'Nancy'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of The Lotus Eaters
The Lotus Eaters
Sheila McCarthy was
37 in The Lotus Eaters
as 'Diana Kingswood'.
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)'.
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'.
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Sheila McCarthy was
36 in Beethoven Lives Upstairs
as 'Sophie'.
Wed, Sep 30 1992
Poster of A Private Matter
A Private Matter
Sheila McCarthy was
36 in A Private Matter
as 'Diane Callaghan'.
Sat, Jun 20 1992
Poster of Montreal Stories
Montreal Stories
Sheila McCarthy was
35 in Montreal Stories
as 'Ann Stuart'.
Fri, Nov 08 1991
Poster of Stepping Out
Stepping Out
Sheila McCarthy was
35 in Stepping Out
as 'Andy'.
Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
Sheila McCarthy was
35 in Paradise
as 'Sally Pike'.
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)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Bright Angel
Bright Angel
Sheila McCarthy was
34 in Bright Angel
as 'Nina'.
Thu, Nov 01 1990
Poster of Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Sheila McCarthy was
34 in Pacific Heights
as 'Liz Hamilton'.
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of White Room
White Room
Sheila McCarthy was
34 in White Room
as 'Zelda'.
Thu, Sep 06 1990
Poster of Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
Sheila McCarthy was
34 in Die Hard 2
as 'Samantha 'Sam' Coleman'.
Tue, Jul 03 1990
Poster of Beautiful Dreamers
Beautiful Dreamers
Sheila McCarthy was
34 in Beautiful Dreamers
as 'Molly Jessop'.
Tue, Jun 05 1990
Poster of Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics
Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics
Sheila McCarthy was
33 in Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics
as 'Kathy'.
Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of George's Island
George's Island
Sheila McCarthy was
33 in George's Island
as 'Miss Birdwood'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 11 1987
Poster of The Marriage Bed
The Marriage Bed
Sheila McCarthy was
30 in The Marriage Bed
as 'Lynn Reailly'.
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")'.
Sat, Oct 04 1986
Poster of 9B
9B
Sheila McCarthy was
30 in 9B
as 'Heather'.
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Dancing on the Elephant
Dancing on the Elephant
Sheila McCarthy will be
68+ in Dancing on the Elephant
as 'Nora'.
Unreleased
Poster of Surfacing
Surfacing
Sheila McCarthy will be
68+ in Surfacing
as 'Dawn'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Voices of Our Mother
The Voices of Our Mother
Sheila McCarthy will be
68+ in The Voices of Our Mother
as 'Harriet'.
Unreleased
Poster of Love Is the Monster
Love Is the Monster
Sheila McCarthy will be
68+ in Love Is the Monster
Unreleased
Poster of The Well
The Well
Sheila McCarthy will be
68+ in The Well
as 'Gabriel'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 15 2019
Poster of The Detail
The Detail
Sheila McCarthy was
62+ in The Detail
as 'Helen Mailer'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2017
Poster of Conviction
Conviction
Sheila McCarthy was
60+ in Conviction
as 'Dr. Jane Soto'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 2016
Poster of Private Eyes
Private Eyes
Sheila McCarthy was
60+ in Private Eyes
as 'Shirl Glinski'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 26 2016
Poster of Whatever, Linda
Whatever, Linda
Sheila McCarthy was
59+ in Whatever, Linda
as 'Sheila Hardy'.
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)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2013
Poster of Saving Hope
Saving Hope
Sheila McCarthy was
56+ in Saving Hope
as 'Violet Devonshire'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of Rookie Blue
Rookie Blue
Sheila McCarthy was
54+ in Rookie Blue
as 'Leigh Senett'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2007
Poster of This Is Wonderland
This Is Wonderland
Sheila McCarthy was
48+ in This Is Wonderland
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 2004
Poster of Puppets Who Kill
Puppets Who Kill
Sheila McCarthy was
46+ in Puppets Who Kill
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 1999
Poster of Bad Dog
Bad Dog
Sheila McCarthy was
42+ in Bad Dog
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'.
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'.
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'.
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
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985