Actor

Shani Wallis

April 14, 1933 · Tottenham, London, England, UK

Shani Wallis (born 14 April 1933) is an English actress and singer, who released several records in the 1950s. Wallis was born in Tottenham, London. Making her first stage appearance at the age of four, she later studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) on a scholarship. Wallis went on to play many leading roles in the West End, but she is best known for the role of Nancy in Carol Reed's 1968 film production of Lionel Bart's musical Oliver! which co-starred Ron Moody, Harry Secombe, Oliver Reed, Jack Wild and Mark Lester. Wallis has appeared with Liberace, Jack Benny, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Wallis is a naturalized citizen of the United States, where she has lived for many years. She married her agent/manager Bernie Rich on Friday 13 September 1968.

Notable work

7
The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
as Lady Mouse (voice)
8.1
Columbo (1971)
as Gwen
7
Oliver! (1968)
as Nancy
7.5
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
as Olivia Waverly

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