Sheila White (actress)
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Sheila Susan White was an English film, television and stage actress.
White in I, Claudius (1976)
Oliver! (film)
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Oliver! is a 1968 British period musical drama film directed by Carol Reed from a screenplay by Vernon Harris, based on Lionel Bart's 1960 stage musical, itself an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1838
Sheila White (actress)
…was written especially for her as a solo feature. This led to her being cast as Bet, Nancy's best friend in the film version of Lionel Bart's musical Oliver! (1968). She accompanied Shani Wallis as Nancy and Mark Lester as Oliver in the songs "It's a Fine Life" and "I'd Do Anything". Following her appearance…
British theatrical release poster
The performance of Jack Wild received critical acclaim and earned the 16-year-old actor a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He is, as of 2026, the fourth-youngest nominee in the category.