Sheila Florance

Sheila Florance

Deceased · Born: Jul 24, 1916 · Died: Oct 12, 1991

1979

Personal Details

BornJul 24, 1916 St. Kilda East, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Spouse
  • Jan (John) Adam Balawaider

    ( Sep 3, 1946 to Oct 1, 1983 )
  • Roger Lightfoot Oyston

    ( Apr 19, 1934 to Jun 19, 1944 )

Biography

Born on July 24, 1916, Sheila Florance, a renowned and esteemed Australian actress, entered the world in the charming and affluent suburb of St. Kilda East, nestled within the sprawling metropolitan area of Melbourne, which proudly serves as the capital city of the state of Victoria, situated in the southeastern region of Australia.

Sheila Florance's illustrious career was characterized by a multitude of exceptional performances across a broad spectrum of film and television productions, with her most notable accomplishments encompassing a substantial role in the highly acclaimed Australian television series "Prisoner", which debuted in 1979, a dynamic and energetic turn in the action-packed blockbuster "Mad Max", also released in 1979, and a powerful and emotive portrayal in the poignant drama "A Woman's Tale", which premiered in 1991.

Sheila Florance, a celebrated personality, led a life filled with significant personal relationships, comprising two notable marital unions that played a substantial role in shaping her existence. The initial chapter of her life was marked by a marriage to Jan (John) Adam Balawaider, a person who held great importance during her formative years.

Sheila Florance, a remarkable and accomplished personality, departed this life on October 12, 1991, in her beloved hometown of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, leaving behind a vibrant and multifaceted legacy that continues to captivate and inspire audiences to this very day, a poignant reminder of the profound and lasting impact she had on the Australian entertainment industry and the countless lives she touched along the way.

Career

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1990
Golden Braid
Golden Braid as Lady with clock
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1986
Cactus
Cactus as Martha
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1979
Prisoner: Cell Block H
Prisoner: Cell Block H as Lizzie Birdsworth