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Sheila Mathews(1927-2026)

  • Actress
  • Writer
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Sheila Mathews was born on 31 May 1927 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for The Bill Dana Show (1963), Sweet 'N' Sour (1961) and Minder (1979). She was married to Charles Reading and William (Bill) Bender. She died on 11 August 2026 in Southwick, West Sussex, England, UK.
BornMay 31, 1927
DiedAugust 11, 2026(99)
BornMay 31, 1927
DiedAugust 11, 2026(99)
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Known for

Bill Dana and Maggie Peterson in The Bill Dana Show (1963)
The Bill Dana Show
7.2
TV Series
  • Maria
Sweet 'N' Sour
TV Series
  • Actress
  • 1961
George Cole in Minder (1979)
Minder
7.8
TV Series
  • Mrs. Boswell
Crossroads (1964)
Crossroads
4.5
TV Series
  • Laura Marshall
  • 1964

Credits

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Actress

  • George Cole in Minder (1979)
    Minder
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Boswell
    • 1984
  • The Good Old Days (1953)
    The Good Old Days
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Prince Charming
    • Jessie Matthews
    • 1965–1983
  • Shelley (1979)
    Shelley
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Nash
    • 1982
  • Patrick McGoohan in Secret Agent (1964)
    Secret Agent
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Diana (uncredited)
    • 1964
  • Crossroads (1964)
    Crossroads
    4.5
    TV Series
    • Laura Marshall
    • 1964–1988
  • Bill Dana and Maggie Peterson in The Bill Dana Show (1963)
    The Bill Dana Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Maria
    • 1963
  • Sweet 'N' Sour
    TV Series
    • 1961–1962
  • Channel Nine
    TV Movie
    • Performer
    • 1955
  • Gerry's Inn
    TV Movie
    • 1947

Writer

  • Sweet 'N' Sour
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1961–1962

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 31, 1927
    • Edmonton, Middlesex, England, UK
  • Died
    • August 11, 2026
    • Southwick, West Sussex, England, UK(series of strokes)
  • Spouses
      Charles Reading1957 - 1999 (his death, 2 children)

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    Made her theatrical debut when she was just three years old.

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