Anna Manahan was an Irish actor known for her roles in Clash of the Titans, All Dogs Go to Heaven, and Ulysses. Born on October 18, 1924, in County Waterford, she made her mark in both film and theater throughout her career.
Personal and Family Life
Anna Manahan was married to Colm O’Kelly, a stage manager and actor, in 1955. Their marriage was short-lived, as O’Kelly tragically died less than a year later after contracting polio while swimming in the Nile. Manahan chose not to remarry, focusing instead on her career. She had two brothers named Val and Joe and was also related to actress Sheila Manahan.
Death and Legacy
Anna Manahan passed away on March 8, 2009, in Waterford, Ireland, due to multiple organ failure. She was remembered for her significant accomplishments in theater, notably winning a Tony Award in 1998 for Best Actress in a Featured Role for “The Beauty Queen of Leenane.” Her work left a lasting impact on both the theater and film industries.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Clash of the Titans | 1981-06-12 | A Stygian Witch |
| All Dogs Go to Heaven | 1989-11-17 | Stella Dallas (voice) |
| A Business Affair | 1994-03-16 | Bianca |
| The Treaty | 1991-12-05 | Woman 2 |
| Hear My Song | 1991-12-27 | Mrs McGlinchy |
| Fatal Inheritance | 1991-10-01 | Mrs. Griffith |
| Ulysses | 1967-03-14 | Bella Cohen |
| The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays | 2006-05-02 | Hanna (segment “Lovers”) |
| A Man of No Importance | 1994-12-24 | Mrs Grace |
| Lucky | 1974-02-05 | Mother |
| The Country Girls | 1984-04-01 | Mrs Burns |
| Katie: The Year of a Child | 1979-12-13 | Maggie Donoghue |
| She Didn’t Say No! | 1958-09-30 | Maggie Murphy |
| A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man | 1977-09-01 | |
| A Tale of Two Cities | 1980-12-02 | Vengeance |
| The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love’s Sweet Song | 2000-07-12 | Old Woman at GPO |
| The Glory Hole | 1982-08-10 | Mary Higgins |
| The Rug | 1985-01-01 | Narrator (voice) |
| Lovejoy | 1986-01-10 | Irish Lil |
| The Bill | 1984-10-16 | |
| The Irish R.M. | 1983-01-06 | |
| Tony Awards | 1956-04-01 | Self – Nominee / Performer |