Sheila Sim

British actress (1922–2016)
Person human Q4419444
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Sheila Sim

Summary

Sheila Sim is a human[1]. Born in Liverpool[2], she… she was born on June 5, 1922[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on January 19, 2016[5]. She worked as a stage actor[6] and film actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59,742 views/month, #2,980 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sheila Sim's place of birth was Liverpool[2].
  • Sheila Sim died in London[4].
  • Sheila Sim was born on June 5, 1922[3].
  • Sheila Sim died on January 19, 2016[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London[9].
  • Sheila Sim's father was Stuart Grant Sim[10].
  • Sheila Sim's mother was Ida Carter[11].
  • Sheila Sim was married to Richard Attenborough[12].
  • A child of Sheila Sim was Michael Attenborough[13].
  • A child of Sheila Sim was Jane Attenborough[14].
  • A child of Sheila Sim was Charlotte Attenborough[15].
  • Sheila Sim held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Sheila Sim held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Sheila Sim worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Sheila Sim worked as a film actor[7].
  • Sheila Sim's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[18].
  • Sheila Sim is recorded as female[19].
  • Sheila Sim's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • The cause of death was dementia[21].
  • Sheila Sim's family name is recorded as Sim[22].
  • Sheila Sim's given name is recorded as Sheila[23].
  • Sheila Sim's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Sheila Sim's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Sheila Sim's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Sheila Sim'}[26].
  • Sheila Sim's different from is recorded as Sheila Burrell[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sheila Sim's place of birth was Liverpool[2]. She was born on June 5, 1922[3]. Her father was Stuart Grant Sim[10]. Her mother was Ida Carter[11].

Education

Sheila Sim was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6] and film actor[7].

Personal Life

Sheila Sim was married to Richard Attenborough[12]. Children include Michael Attenborough[13], a theatrical director[28], b. 1950[29], of United Kingdom[30], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[31]; Jane Attenborough[14], 1955–2004[32], of United Kingdom[33]; and Charlotte Attenborough[15], an actor[34], b. 1959[35], of United Kingdom[36].

Death and Burial

Sheila Sim died on January 19, 2016[5]. She passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was dementia[21]. She is buried at St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London[9].

Why It Matters

Sheila Sim ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59,742 views/month, #2,980 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Sheila Sim born?

Sheila Sim's place of birth was Liverpool[2].

Where did Sheila Sim die?

Sheila Sim died in London[4].

Who were Sheila Sim's parents?

Sheila Sim's father was Stuart Grant Sim[10]. Sheila Sim's mother was Ida Carter[11].

Who was Sheila Sim married to?

Sheila Sim's spouses include Richard Attenborough[12].

What did Sheila Sim do for work?

Sheila Sim worked as stage actor[6] and film actor[7].

Where did Sheila Sim go to school?

Sheila Sim was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . rada.ac.uk. rada.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Sheila
    Spouse Richard Attenborough
    Sibling Gerald Sim
    Family name Sim
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