Sheila Burrell

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