Shani Wallis

Works
Actor (15),
Birthday
1933-04-14

Shani Wallis - known for her work in such projects: «The Great Mouse Detective» (1986), «Oliver!» (1968), «A King in New York» (1957), «The Pebble and the Penguin» (1995), «Arnold» (1973),

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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. Asked, "Why on that day?" she replied, "Everything good has happened to me on Friday 13th and Shani means 'lucky jewel'. The couple have one child, Rebecca, and two granddaughters. She is also the sister of jazz drummer Leon Roy.

Wallis is an Honorary Patron of The Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America.

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The most significant works of Shani Wallis

The Pebble and the Penguin Poster
Role: Narrator (voice)
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The Great Mouse Detective Poster
Role: Lady Mouse (voice)
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Murder, She Wrote Poster
Murder, She Wrote 1984–1996
Role: Olivia Waverly, episodes: 1
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Charlie's Angels Poster
Charlie's Angels 1976–1981
Role: Ellen Jason, episodes: 1
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Arnold Poster
Arnold 1973 Leading
Role: Lady Jocelyn Dwellyn
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Police Story Poster
Police Story 1973–1988
Columbo Poster
Columbo 1971–2003
Role: Gwen, episodes: 1
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Night Gallery Poster
Night Gallery 1970–1973
Role: Miss Danton (segment "The Doll"), episodes: 1
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Oliver! Poster
Oliver! 1968 Leading
Role: Nancy
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The Carol Burnett Show Poster
Role: herself, episodes: 1
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