ACTING . Acting . 84 years (deceased) . County Waterford, Ireland

Anna Manahan_

TONY WINNER County Waterford, Ireland

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Born County Waterford, Ireland
Birthday
84
Lived
7
Credits
Actor
Known For
2.0
Popularity
27 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
County Waterford, Ireland
Nationality
Citizenship
Ireland
Languages
English
Education
The Gaiety School of Acting
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (חַנָּה)
Popularity
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Anna Manahan is known for acting.
Born in County Waterford, Ireland (died at age 84).
Recipient of the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
Anna Manahan has 7 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.

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AWARDS (2)

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Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
1998
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WON

Biography

Anna Maria Manahan (18 October 1924 – 8 March 2009) was an Irish stage, film and television actress. Manahan received two Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play nominations for her performances in the 1968 production of Lovers and the 1998 production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane, the latter for which she won at the 52nd Tony Awards. Manahan was also nominated for two Drama Desk Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award in her career spanned more than 60 years. She interpreted the works of, among others, Seán O'Casey, John B. Keane, John Millington Synge, Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Martin McDonagh, Christy Brown, and Brian Friel.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Anna Manahan was born on and passed away on at the age of 84.
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Anna Manahan was born in County Waterford, Ireland.
What movies or shows has Anna Manahan been in?
Anna Manahan has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Man of No Importance (1994), Fatal Inheritance (1991), All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989), The Irish R.M. (1983), Clash of the Titans (1981).
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Anna Manahan is primarily known as an actor. Anna Maria Manahan (18 October 1924 – 8 March 2009) was an Irish stage, film and television actress. Manahan received two Tony Award for Best…
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