Shani Wallis: Shani Wallis. Actress: Oliver!. A popular musical name noted on film for one delightfully feisty Cockney lass, Shani Wallis was born in 1933 in Tottenham (North London), England and initially studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art on a scholarship. On stage from age 4 and performing in repertory as a young teen, she became one of the brighter young singing voices of her day. She made her West...
Known For: Oliver! (Nancy), The Great Mouse Detective (Lady Mouse(voice)), Arnold (Lady Jocelyn Dwellyn), Once Upon a Mattress (Lady Larken)