Shani Wallis
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 14, 1933, Tottenham, London, England, UK
- Movies
- 13
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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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2008 | Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History | Self |
| 2006 | Mojave Phone Booth | |
| 1995 | The Pebble and the Penguin | Narrator (voice) |
| 1992 | Round Numbers | Binky |
| 1986 | The Great Mouse Detective | Lady Mouse (voice) |
| 1977 | Mayday at 40,000 Feet | Terry Dunlap |
| 1973 | Arnold | Lady Jocelyn Dwellyn |
| 1973 | Terror in the Wax Museum | Laurie Mell |
| 1968 | Oliver! | Nancy |
| 1964 | Once Upon a Mattress | Lady Larken |
| 1957 | A King in New York | Singer |
| 1956 | Ramsbottom Rides Again | Joan Ramsbottom |
| 1956 | The Extra Day | Shirley |
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