Sheila McCarthy
- Born
- January 1, 1956 (70 years old)
- Place of birth
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Sheila McCarthy (born January 1, 1956) 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. In her career, she's won 2 Genie Awards (film), 2 Gemini Awards (television), and 2 Dora Awards (theater), along with multiple nominations.
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Known for
★ 8.5The Good Doctor
2017
★ 8.5The Umbrella Academy
2019
★ 6.9Star Trek: Discovery
2017
★ 6.6The Day After Tomorrow
2004
★ 7.0Die Hard 2
1990
★ 7.8Orphan Black
2013
★ 7.7Rookie Blue
2010
★ 5.7Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
2004
★ 7.3Private Eyes
2016
★ 6.8Women Talking
2022
★ 7.0Saving Hope
2012
★ 7.3Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3
2022
Filmography
- 2026The Voices of Our MotherFilm · Harriet
- 2026The Miniature WifeSeries★ 7.0
- 2026SurfacingFilm · Dawn
- 2026The WellFilm · Gabriel
- 2025Love Is the MonsterFilm · Margaret
- 2025Dancing on the ElephantFilm · Nora
- 2025All the Lost OnesFilm · Dawn
- 2022Women TalkingFilm · Greta★ 6.8
- 2022Christmas in RockwellFilm · Juniper
- 2022Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3Film · Hologram Alien Scout★ 7.3
- 2021The Middle ManFilm · Mrs. Stout★ 6.1
- 2021Stroke of FateFilm · Shirley
- 2021Like a House on FireFilm · Katherine
- 2020Happy PlaceFilm · Joyce
- 2020The Broken Hearts GalleryFilm · Cheryl Gulliver★ 7.1
- 2020Anything for JacksonFilm · Audrey Walsh★ 6.7
- 2020NursesSeries · Phillis Bruner★ 7.3
- 2019The Christmas ClubFilm · Miss Maggie★ 6.3
- 2019Christmas 9 to 5Film · Rose Stark★ 6.7
- 2019An Assortment of Christmas Tales in No Particular OrderFilm · Ellen
- 2019IsabelleFilm · Ann Pelway★ 5.1
- 2019The Umbrella AcademySeries · Agnes★ 8.5
- 2018The DetailSeries · Helen Mailer
- 2018Level 16Film · Mrs. Denison★ 6.7
- 2018Still/BornFilm · Sheila★ 5.8
- 2017Considering Love and Other MagicFilm · Veronica
- 2017The Good DoctorSeries · Rose Babcock★ 8.5
- 2017Star Trek: DiscoverySeries · All-Mother★ 6.9
- 2017CardinalsFilm · Valerie Walker★ 5.8
- 2016ConvictionSeries · Dr. Jane Soto★ 6.8
- 2016Milton's SecretFilm · Luz
- 2016Private EyesSeries · Shirl Glinski★ 7.3
- 2016Brace for ImpactFilm · Faradee Gilchrist★ 5.5
- 2016Ice GirlsFilm · Aunt Ginger★ 6.7
- 2015The Curse of Clara: A Holiday TaleFilm · Narrator (voice)
- 2015Whatever, LindaWhatever, LindaSeries · Sheila Hardy
- 2014A Fighting ManFilm · Rose O'Connor★ 5.5
- 2014AlgonquinFilm · Rita
- 2014Dear ViolaFilm · Peggy
- 2013Orphan BlackSeries · Connie Hendrix, Connie Hendrix (voice)★ 7.8
- 2012AntiviralFilm · Dev Harvey★ 5.9
- 2012Saving HopeSeries · Violet Devonshire★ 7.0
- 2010Rookie BlueSeries · Leigh Senett★ 7.7
- 2009Year of the CarnivoreFilm · Mrs. Smalls
- 2007Breakfast with ScotFilm · Miss Patterson (uncredited)★ 6.1
- 2007The Stone AngelFilm · Doris★ 5.4
- 2007Little Mosque on the PrairieSeries · Sarah Hamoudi★ 6.6
- 2006Cow BellesFilm · Fran Walker★ 5.5
- 2005Bailey's Billion$Film · Peggy Delaney★ 5.9
- 2004Geraldine's FortuneFilm · Tina Larose
- 2004Being JuliaFilm · Grace Dexter★ 6.4
- 2004The Day After TomorrowFilm · Judith★ 6.6
- 2004Confessions of a Teenage Drama QueenFilm · Mrs. Gerard★ 5.7
- 2004This Is WonderlandSeries
- 2004Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic PsycheFilm · Polly Vandersma (archive footage)
- 2003Full-Court MiracleFilm · Mrs. Klein★ 5.8
- 2002Puppets Who KillSeries
- 2002The RatsFilm · Miss Paige★ 5.4
- 2002Lathe of HeavenFilm · Penny
- 2002Duct Tape ForeverFilm · Easterbrook (uncredited)
- 2001I Was a RatFilm · Mrs. Tapscrew
- 2001Rare BirdsFilm · Claire★ 5.3
- 2001HavenFilm · Eva
- 2001HavenSeries · Eva
- 2001Super RupertSeries · Aunt Rhonda
- 2000Marvin the Tap-Dancing HorseSeries · Elizabeth the Emotional Pig (voice)
- 2000Custody of the HeartFilm · Alice
- 2000Virtual MomFilm · Holly
- 1999You Know My NameFilm · Mrs. Lynn
- 1999Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris DukeSeries · Tammy
- 1998Dead HusbandsFilm · Jane Armitage
- 1998Bad DogSeries · (voice)
- 1998More Tales of the CitySeries · Mildred
- 1998Emily of New MoonSeries · Laura Murray
- 1997Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My HomeworkFilm · Jesse's Mom
- 1996The Care and Handling of RosesFilm · Carol Doster
- 1996House ArrestFilm · Gwenna Krupp★ 5.4
- 1995The AwakeningFilm · Nancy
- 1995The Possession of Michael D.Film · Jenny
- 1995A Woman of Independent MeansSeries · Totsie
- 1994Menendez: A Killing in Beverly HillsFilm · Jill Lansing
- 1994The Biggest Little TicketFilm · The Troll
- 1993The Lotus EatersFilm · Diana Kingswood
- 1993Journey to the PlanetsFilm · Oracle (voice)
- 1992Liza Minnelli - Live from Radio City Music HallFilm · Self
- 1992Beethoven Lives UpstairsFilm · Sophie
- 1992Picket FencesSeries · Sue Walsh★ 7.4
- 1992A Private MatterFilm · Diane Callaghan
- 1991Montreal StoriesFilm · Ann Stuart
- 1991Stepping OutFilm · Andy★ 5.9
- 1991ParadiseFilm · Sally Pike★ 6.2
- 1991The Hidden RoomSeries
- 1991The Soulmates in the Gift of LightFilm · (voice)
- 1990Back to the BeanstalkBack to the BeanstalkFilm · Garbanza
- 1990Bright AngelFilm · Nina
- 1990Pacific HeightsFilm · Liz Hamilton★ 6.3
- 1990White RoomFilm · Zelda
- 1990Die Hard 2Film · Samantha 'Sam' Coleman★ 7.0
- 1990Beautiful DreamersFilm · Molly Jessop
- 1989Friends, Lovers, & LunaticsFilm · Kathy
- 1989George's IslandFilm · Miss Birdwood
- 1988Much Ado About NothingFilm · Margaret
- 1987I've Heard the Mermaids SingingFilm · Polly Vandersma★ 5.7
- 1987A Nest of Singing BirdsFilm · Anna
- 1986The Marriage BedFilm · Lynn Reailly
- 1986Really Weird TalesFilm · Ellie Hutchins (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
- 1986Hot ShotsSeries · Jenny
- 19869BFilm · Heather
- 1986Four on the FloorSeries
- 1985Love & LarcenyFilm · Mary Bigley
- 1985The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries · Debra (Sarah) Hollister★ 7.2
- 1985The Ray Bradbury TheaterSeries · Francine★ 6.9
