Sheila McCarthy

Sheila McCarthy (born January 1,[a] 1956)[1][2][3] is a Canadian actress and singer. She has worked in film, television, and on stage. McCarthy is one of Canada’s most honoured actors, having won two Genie Awards (film), two Gemini Awards (television), an ACTRA Award, and two Dora Awards (theatre), along with multiple nominations.

McCarthy was born in Toronto, Ontario.[2] She attended Thornlea Secondary School in Thornhill in her youth. Her first appearance on stage was at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre in Peter Pan at 6 years old.[1] She later attended the University of Victoria and spent a year studying with the influential acting teacher Uta Hagen at her HB Studio[6] in New York City, and also workshopped with the Second City troupe in Toronto.