Sheila Darcy, a talented American actress, entered the world on August 8, 1914, in the charming city of York, Pennsylvania, USA. Born with a passion for the performing arts, she went on to carve a successful career in Hollywood, captivating audiences with her impressive acting skills. Her impressive filmography includes notable roles in The Man in the Iron Mask (1939),Terry and the Pirates (1940),and Tumbledown Ranch in Arizona (1941). Sheila's personal life was also filled with romance, as she was married twice, first to the renowned actor Preston Foster and then to the esteemed filmmaker Erich von Stroheim Jr. Tragically, Sheila Darcy's life came to a close on February 27, 2004, in Kearny Mesa, California, USA, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of cinema.
Personal Details
BornAug 8, 1914 York, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
Preston Foster
( Apr 2, 1946 to Jul 14, 1970 )Erich von Stroheim Jr.
( May 27, 1943 to Dec 12, 1945 )
Biography
Career
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1951

Tomahawk as Woman (uncredited)
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1941

Tumbledown Ranch in Arizona as Dorothy Jones
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Jungle Man as Betty Graham
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Dangerous Lady as Helen White - Reporter
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Honky Tonk as Louise
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1940

Terry and the Pirates as The Dragon Lady
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1939

Zorro's Fighting Legion as Volita
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Irish Luck as Kitty Monahan
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South of the Border as Rosita
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Boy Trouble as (uncredited)
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King of Chinatown as Nightclub Girl (uncredited)
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The Man in the Iron Mask as Maria Theresa's Maid
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Hotel Imperial as Nurse (uncredited)
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Union Pacific as Rose
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1938

Illegal Traffic as Mathilde
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Say It in French as Girl
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Thanks for the Memory as Model (uncredited)
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Tropic Holiday as Girl (uncredited)
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Cocoanut Grove as Girl
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You and Me as Perfume Clerk (uncredited)
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1937

Wells Fargo as Lola Montez
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Daughter of Shanghai as Girl (uncredited)
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1934

We Live Again as Girl at party
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1932

Jewel Robbery as Maid (uncredited)