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Sheila McCarthy (born January 1, 1956) is a Canadian actress and singer. She has worked in film, television, and on stage. McCarthy is one of Canada's most honoured actors, having won two (film), two (television), an , and two Dora Awards (theatre), along with multiple nominations.

Early life
McCarthy was born in Toronto, Ontario on January 1, 1956. She attended Thornlea Secondary School in Thornhill in her youth. Her first appearance on stage was at Toronto's Elgin Theatre in Peter Pan when she was age six. She later attended the University of Victoria and spent a year studying with at her in New York City, and also workshopped with the Second City troupe in Toronto.

Career
After several years of television work under her belt, McCarthy secured a role in the made-for-television movie A Nest of Singing Birds (1988), receiving early recognition for her talent with a Gemini Award nomination for Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Dramatic Program. That year, she made her first notable impression on the Canadian movie scene as Polly, the quirky, "organizationally impaired girl" in 's I've Heard the Mermaids Singing. For this role, McCarthy won the Genie Award for Best Actress. The film became wildly popular in Canada, earning many international and domestic awards and critical acclaim.

McCarthy has since become one of Canada's more honoured actors, having won two (film), two (television), and two (theatre) along with multiple nominations.

She played Sarah Hamoudi in the Canadian television series Little Mosque on the Prairie (2007–2012), a role for which she was nominated for a Gemini award. One of her more recognized big-screen roles is Samantha, the news reporter in the movie Die Hard 2 with Bruce Willis. Her most recent roles are Connie Hendrix, mother of the clone Alison in series and Agnes Rofa in the series The Umbrella Academy.

She is also an accomplished voice-over actress, having performed characters voices in Free Willy, , The Busy World of Richard Scarry, The Neverending Story, Bad Dog and Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse.

On stage, McCarthy has appeared in Little Shop of Horrors, Hamlet, Cabaret, Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, and Love Letters.

Personal life
McCarthy was married to actor Peter Donaldson from 1986 until his death in 2011. They have two daughters: Drew and Mackenzie Donaldson, who is also in show business (producer of Whatever, Linda and ).

McCarthy is a spokesperson for The Quilt Project, a support group for families affected by breast cancer, and Canadian Feed the Children.

Filmography
+Film
1987I've Heard the Mermaids SingingPolly Vandersmawon the for Best Actress
1988GandaharCouncil Spokeswoman (voice)
1989Friends, Lovers, & LunaticsKathy
George's IslandMiss Birdwood
1990Beautiful DreamersMolly Jessop
Die Hard 2Samantha 'Sam' Coleman
Pacific HeightsLiz Hamilton
Nina
1991White RoomZelda
ParadiseSally Pike
Stepping OutAndy
Ann Stuartsegment: "Desperanto"
1993Journey to the PlanetsOracle (voice)short film
Diane Kingswoodwon the for Best Actress
1994The Biggest Little TicketThe Troll
1996House ArrestGwenna Krupp
1997Mrs. Hackett
2001Rare BirdsClaire
2002Duct Tape ForeverEasterbrook (uncredited)
2004Confessions of a Teenage Drama QueenMrs. Gerard
Judith
Grace Dexter
Geraldine's FortuneTina Larose
2005Bailey's Billion$Peggy Delaney
Hannah Maynardshort film
2006Small AvalanchesNancy's Mothershort film
2007Breakfast with ScotMiss Patterson
Doris Shipley
2009Year of the CarnivoreMrs. Smalls
2012AntiviralDev Harvey
2014A Fighting ManRose
2016Considering Love and Other MagicVeronica Guest
Milton's Secret
2017CardinalsValerie Walker
2018Level 16Mrs. Denison (cameo)
2020Stroke of FateShirleyshort film
Happy PlaceJoyce
Anything for JacksonAudrey
2021Like a House on FireKatherine
The Middle ManMrs. Stout
2022Christmas in RockwellJuniper
Women TalkingGreta Loewen
2024All the Lost OnesDawn
2025The WellGabrielPremiere at the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 21, 2025 for its World Premiere.
Dancing on the ElephantNora
TBALove is the MonsterMargaretFilming

Television
+Television
1982Hangin' In episode: "The Princess and the Pea"
1983Today's SpecialSourpuss Salepisode: "Smiles"
1984Murielleepisode: "Three Monkeys of Bah Roghar: Part 1"
episode: "Three Monkeys of Bah Roghar: Part 2"
1985Love and LarcenyMary BigleyTV movie
Tucker and the Horse Thief TV movie
19869BHeatherTV movie
Lynn ReillyTV movie
Hot ShotsJennyepisode: "Cut Off in His Prime"
Various Characters6 episodes
Really Weird TalesEllie Hutchinsepisode: "Cursed with Charisma"
Check It Out!Sonjaepisode: "Dog Day After Dark"
1987Much Ado About NothingMargaretTV movie
1988Mount RoyalLuise Blaikieepisode: "Still Life"
Anna
1989Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSarah Hollisterepisode: "For Art's Sake"
Jenny Amberepisode: "A Good Life"
1990Labour of Love TV movie
E.N.G.Carol Bartonepisode: "Till Death Us Do Part"
Back to the BeanstalkGarbanzaTV movie
Annelle Dupuy-DesotoTV pilot (unsold)
Street LegalStephanie Colemanepisode: "The Psychic"
1991(voice)TV movie
RupertAdditional Voices13 episodes
The Hidden Room episode: "Rogue in the Bathroom"
1992Beethoven Lives UpstairsSophieTV movie
Diane CallaghanTV movie
Francineepisode: "The Lonely One"
1994Free WillyAnnieTV series
Dan Redican Comedy HourVariousTV movie
Jill LansingTV movie
1995TotsieTV movie
NancyTV movie
1995–1996Sue Walsh4 episodes
1996Road to AvonleaBetty Blaineepisode: "King of the Great White Way"
Carol DosterTV movie
1998Bad Dog(voice)TV series
More Tales of the CityMildredTV miniseries
Jane ArmitageTV movie
1998–2000Emily of New MoonLaura Murray46 episodes
1999You Know My NameMrs. LynnTV movie
TammyTV movie
Clotho (voice)episode: "Damon and Pythias"
2000Virtual MomHollyTV movie, also writer
Super RupertAunt RhondaTV series
Marvin the Tap-Dancing HorseElizabeth the Emotional Pig (voice)
2001HavenEvaTV movie
Mrs. King (voice)episode: "Oh, Brother!"
Royal Canadian Air FarceAnne Robinson/Dr. Joy Thomasepisode: "9.2"
I Was a RatMrs. TapscrewTV movie
VariousTV series
2002Lathe of HeavenPennyTV movie
Miss PaigeTV movie
2003Custody of the HeartAliceTV movie
Full-Court MiracleMrs. KleinTV movie
2004The Shields StoriesHazelepisode: "Hazel"
2005Puppets Who KillMiss Wickhamepisode: "Cuddles the Artist"
MissingDr. Eleanor Reeseepisode: "Analysis"
2006AmyTV movie
Fran WalkerTV movie
2007–2012Little Mosque on the PrairieSarah Hamoudi80+ episodes
2009 episode: "1.5"
2010Love LettersMelissaTV movie
2013Murdoch MysteriesFelicity Dawesepisode: "Lovers in a Murderous Time"
2014Violetepisode: "Breathless"
PeggyTV movie
2015Connie Hendrixepisode: "Community of Dreadful Fear and Hate"
2016Ice GirlsAuntie GingerTV movie
Brace for ImpactFaradee GilchristTV movie
2018
2019Ameshaepisode: "New Eden"
Anne with an EMrs. Blackmoreepisode: "The Better Feelings of My Heart"
2019; 2024The Umbrella AcademyAgnesRecurring role (season 1); guest role (season 4)
2020NursesPhillis Brunerepisode: "Friday Night Legend"
2021The Good DoctorRose Babcockepisode: "Lim"
2022Zombies 3Grandma Angie/Alien ScoutTV movie

Discography
  • 2006: "All Good Now" – from the movie

Awards and nominations
This section needs to be expanded to include further awards and nominations.

1983Dora Mavor Moore AwardOutstanding performance in a revue or musical
1985Little Shop of HorrorsDora Mavor Moore AwardFemale performance
1988I've Heard the Mermaids Singing9th Genie AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
A Nest of Singing Birds3rd Gemini AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Mount Royal3rd Gemini AwardsBest Guest Performance in a Series by an Actor or Actress
1992Independent Spirit AwardsBest Supporting Female
1993The Lotus Eaters14th Genie AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
1998Emily of New Moon13th Gemini AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role
1999Emily of New Moon14th Gemini AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role
2000Sesame Park15th Gemini AwardsBest Performance in a Pre-School Program or Series
The City15th Gemini AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series
2018CardinalsACTRA Toronto AwardOutstanding Performance, Female
2023Women TalkingScreen Actors Guild AwardOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

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