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Sheila McCarthy was born on 27 January, 1956 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian actress. Discover Sheila McCarthy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Occupation Actress
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 27 January 1956
Birthday 27 January
Birthplace Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Sheila McCarthy Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Sheila McCarthy's Husband?

Her husband is Peter Donaldson (m. 1986–2011)

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Husband Peter Donaldson (m. 1986–2011)
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Children Mackenzie Donaldson

Sheila McCarthy Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sheila McCarthy worth at the age of 68 years old? Sheila McCarthy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Canada. We have estimated Sheila McCarthy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
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1927

a. Some sources say the 27th

1956

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 Genie Awards (film), two Gemini Awards (television), an ACTRA Award, and two Dora Awards (theatre), along with multiple nominations.

McCarthy was born in Toronto, Ontario.

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 Uta Hagen at her HB Studio in New York City, and also workshopped with the Second City troupe in Toronto.

1987

After several years of television work under her belt, McCarthy secured a role in the made-for-television movie A Nest of Singing Birds (1987), 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 Patricia Rozema'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 Genie Awards (film), two Gemini Awards (television), and two Dora Awards (theatre) along with multiple nominations.

2007

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 Orphan Black and Agnes Rofa in the series The Umbrella Academy.

She is also an accomplished voice-over actress, having performed characters voices in Free Willy, Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend, 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.

2011

McCarthy was married to actor Peter Donaldson, who died January 8, 2011, two years after being diagnosed with cancer.

McCarthy has two daughters with Donaldson, Drew and Mackenzie Donaldson, who is also in show business (producer of Whatever, Linda and Orphan Black).

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