Sheila Florance

Australian actress celebrated for her iconic television role and a remarkable final film performance that earned her a prestigious national award.

What do we know about Sheila Florance?

Here are the key biographical details about Sheila Florance:

  • Name: Sheila Florance
  • Also Known As: Sheila Florence
  • Date of Birth: July 24, 1916
  • Place of Birth: St. Kilda East, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Date of Death: October 12, 1991
  • Gender: Female
  • Job Title: Actor

Who is Sheila Florance?

Sheila Florance (1916–1991) was an Australian actress, known for her role of Lizzie Birdsworth in TV series' Prisoner (1979–1984), Mad Max (1979) and A Woman's Tale (1991).

Died of cancer in Melbourne, Australia at age 75, 9 days after winning Australian Film Institute's Best Actress award for A Woman's Tale (1991), a film where she played a woman dying of cancer.

What is Sheila Florance known for?

Sheila Florance is an Australian actress whose notable works include:

  • Mad Max (1979, Movie)
  • Summerfield (1977, Movie)
  • The Devil's Playground (1977, Movie)
  • Round the Twist (1990, TV Series)
  • A Woman's Tale (1991, Movie)
  • The Tale of Ruby Rose (1988, Movie)
  • End Play (1976, Movie)
  • Clay (1965, Movie)
  • Nirvana Street Murder (1990, Movie)
  • Rafferty's Rules (1987, TV Series)

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