Shani Wallis

Early Life and Education

- Born on April 14, 1933 in Tottenham, London, England.

- Made her first stage appearance at the age of four.

- Studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art RADA on a scholarship.

Theatre Career

- 1952 - Made her theatrical debut in a lead role as young princess Maria in Call Me Madam at the London Coliseum.

- Starred in a number of musical staples, including 42nd Street and Follies.

- Toured with Liberace for five years.

Film Career

- 1968 - Starred as Nancy in the film adaptation of the musical Oliver!, for which she received a Golden Laurel nomination for Best Female New Face.

- Other film roles include The Extra Day 1956, Ramsbottom Rides Again 1956, A King in New York 1957, Arnold 1973, Terror in the Wax Museum 1973, and The Great Mouse Detective 1986.

Television Career

- Appeared in various television shows, including Two of a Kind 1961, The Garry Moore Show 1963-1964, Once Upon a Mattress 1972, Rod Serling's Night Gallery, and Charlie's Angels.

- 1986 - Provided the voice for Lady Mouse in the Disney animated film The Great Mouse Detective.

- 1995 - Narrated the animated film The Pebble and the Penguin.

Singing Career

- Released several records in the 1950s.

- Performed songs in the film Oliver!, including As Long as He Needs Me, Oom-Pah-Pah, and It's A Fine Life.

- Performed on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Personal Life

- 1968 - Married her agent/manager, Bernie Rich.

- Has one daughter, Rebecca, and two granddaughters.

- Naturalized citizen of the United States.

- Patron of the theatre charity The Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America.

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