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Sheila Kelley

Known For
Acting
Active Years
1970–1997 (28 Years)
Total Credits
16 credits in database
Acting 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1970–1997
28 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Sheila Kelley.
Nationality/Profession: British television actress.
Career start: 1974 in the series Village Hall.
Notable TV appearances: Within These Walls (1978), Empire Road (1978), Play for Today (1975, 1976, 1982), A Touch of Frost (1994), Dangerfield (1998), Dalziel and Pascoe (1997, 2000).
Movie appearances: Wish You Were Here (1987), Secrets & Lies (1996).
Spouse: Actor Stephen Bill (known from Prick Up Your Ears).
Son: Leo Bill (actor, known from 28 Days Later).
Also known as: Sheila Graham.
Known credits: 16.

Sheila Kelley is a British television actress also known as Sheila Graham. Her professional career began in 1974 in the series Village Hall. Her television credits include appearances in Play for Today in 1975, 1976, and 1982, as well as Within These Walls in 1978 and Empire Road in 1978. Other television work includes A Touch of Frost in 1994, Dalziel and Pascoe in 1997 and 2000, and Dangerfield in 1998. In film, she appeared in Wish You Were Here in 1987 and Secrets & Lies in 1996. She is married to

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Sheila Kelley (also known as Sheila Graham).
Profession: British television actress.
Career start: 1974 in the series Village Hall.
TV Appearances: Within These Walls (1978), Empire Road (1978), Play for Today (1975, 1976, 1982), A Touch of Frost (1994), Dangerfield (1998), Dalziel and Pascoe (1997, 2000).
Movie Appearances: Wish You Were Here (1987), Secrets & Lies (1996).
Family: Married to actor Stephen Bill (known from Prick Up Your Ears). Son is actor Leo Bill (known from 28 Days Later).
TMDB Credits: 16.
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Sheila Kelley is a British television actress whose professional career began in 1974 with the series Village Hall. Throughout her career, she has appeared in several television productions. Her notable television credits include appearances in the series Play for Today in 1975, 1976, and 1982. She also appeared in Within These Walls and Empire Road, both in 1978. Later television roles include A Touch of Frost in 1994, Dalziel and Pascoe in 1997 and 2000, and Dangerfield in 1998.
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In addition to her television work, Kelley has acted in films such as Wish You Were Here in 1987 and Secrets & Lies in 1996. She is also known by the name Sheila Graham. Her family includes her husband, actor Stephen Bill, who is known for his work in Prick Up Your Ears. Their son, Leo Bill, is also an actor known for his role in 28 Days Later.
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Sheila Kelley is a British television actress who began her career in 1974 in the series Village Hall. She has established a body of work in television, with credits including the series Play for Today, in which she appeared in 1975, 1976, and 1982. Her television roles also include appearances in the 1978 series Within These Walls and the 1978 series Empire Road. Other television credits include A Touch of Frost in 1994, Dalziel and Pascoe in both 1997 and 2000, and the series Dangerfield in 1998.

Kelley has also performed in film, with notable movie appearances in Wish You Were Here in 1987 and Secrets & Lies in 1996. She is also known as Sheila Graham. Regarding her personal

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Locksmith
Dalziel and PascoeSecrets & Lies
Broke
Loving Hazel
Wish You Were Here
Eh Brian! It's A Whopper
Objects of AffectionMike Leigh: Making PlaysOur WinnieHome Sweet Home
One Fine DayStepping Out · Writer
Nuts in May
Through the Night
Play for Today

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • The Locksmith (1997) as Carla Pierce
  • Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Mrs Sorby
  • Secrets & Lies (1996) as Fertile Mother
  • Broke (1991) as Elaine Meeks
  • Loving Hazel (1989) as Pub Landlady
  • Wish You Were Here (1987) as Joan Figgis
  • Eh Brian! It's A Whopper (1984) as Zilla
  • Objects of Affection (1982) as Winnie
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  • Mike Leigh: Making Plays (1982) as Self
  • Our Winnie (1982) as Winnie
  • Home Sweet Home (1982) as Janice
  • One Fine Day (1979) as Christine
  • Stepping Out (1979) Writer
  • Nuts in May (1976) as Honky
  • Through the Night (1975) as Staff Nurse Brenton
  • Play for Today (1970) as Janice

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sheila Kelley best known for?

Sheila Kelley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dalziel and Pascoe (1996), Secrets & Lies (1996), Wish You Were Here (1987), 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (2003).

How many credits does Sheila Kelley have?

Sheila Kelley has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 1997.

What is Sheila Kelley's background in cinema and television?

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Sheila Kelley (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no ast...

Sheila Kelley by the numbers

16credits
11films
5TV series
1970–1997active years

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