Sheila Burrell was an English actress who is best known for Cold Comfort Farm, Paranoiac, and The Feathered Serpent.
Personal and Family Life
Sheila Burrell was born on May 9, 1922, in Blackheath, London. She had two marriages, first to Laurence Payne from 1944 to 1951, and later to David Sim, with whom she was married until her death. Burrell had three children and was related to famous actor Laurence Olivier, who was her cousin.
Death and Legacy
Sheila Burrell passed away on July 19, 2011, in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England. She left a lasting impact in the acting world through her diverse roles in film and television. Her distinctive, deep gravelly voice and memorable performances continue to be remembered by fans and fellow actors alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Comfort Farm | 1995-01-01 | Ada Doom |
| Paranoiac | 1963-01-07 | Aunt Harriet |
| Cloudburst | 1951-07-01 | Lorna Dawson |
| Black Orchid | 1953-02-01 | Annette |
| American Roulette | 1988-01-01 | Raul’s Neighbour |
| The Man in Black | 1950-01-31 | Janice |
| The Rossiter Case | 1951-01-21 | Honor Rossiter |
| Afraid of the Dark | 1991-10-10 | Meg |
| The Desperados | 1969-02-28 | Emily Galt |
| The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception | 1999-10-31 | Lady #1 |
| Hell is Empty | 1967-12-20 | Judge |
| Women Without Men | 1956-06-01 | Babs |
| Laughter in the Dark | 1969-05-11 | Miss Porly |
| Colonel March Investigates | 1953-07-01 | Joan Forsythe |
| The Trial of Klaus Barbie | 1987-07-15 | Zlatin |
| The Woodlanders | 1998-02-06 | Grandma Oliver |
| Love Lies Bleeding | 1977-07-12 | Eliza |
| Jane Eyre | 1996-01-20 | |
| The Bill | 1984-10-16 | |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Mrs. Jupp |
| No Hiding Place | 1959-09-16 | |
| Tales of the Unexpected | 1979-03-24 | Lady Eleanor Benson |
| Heartbeat | 1992-04-10 | Mrs. Hutton |
| Trial & Retribution | 1997-10-19 | |
| The Six Wives of Henry VIII | 1970-01-01 | Lady Rochford |
| Colonel March of Scotland Yard | 1956-02-22 | Joan Forsythe |
| The Carnforth Practice | 1974-04-21 | |
| Anna Karenina | 1977-09-25 | |
| Maigret | 1960-10-31 | |
| Lizzie’s Pictures | 1987-06-03 | |
| Brush Strokes | 1986-09-01 | Isabel |
| Brush Strokes | 1986-09-01 | Mrs. Pettijohn |
| Hetty Wainthropp Investigates | 1996-01-03 | Agnes Stubbs |
| Heartbeat | 1992-04-10 | Nellie Pratt |
| Crown Court | 1972-10-11 | Dr. Germaine Elwes |
| Bramwell | 1995-05-01 | Mrs. Lomax |
| The Wednesday Play | 1964-09-30 | Liz |