Morgana Shaw

Morgana Shaw

63 · Born: Sep 18, 1962

Personal Details

BornSep 18, 1962 Dallas, Texas, USA

Biography

Noted actress Morgana's remarkable journey in the entertainment industry began in Dallas, Texas, where she initially made a name for herself as a talented dancer. However, it was her swift transition into acting roles that truly set her career in motion. A pivotal moment in her career arrived with her breakthrough performance in the television movie "A Promise to Carolyn" (1996),where she skillfully portrayed the younger version of the renowned actress Shirley Knight. This particular project, which also featured the esteemed talents of Delta Burke and Swoosie Kurtz, marked a significant turning point in Morgana's career as she discovered a willingness to delve into the darker aspects of human nature. As she herself has expressed, "I've never been afraid to look into the places that most people wouldn't."

Throughout her extensive body of work, Morgana has consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to bring a sense of bravery and authenticity to every character she has portrayed. From her captivating performance as Mab, the madam of the local whorehouse, on the popular television series "Salem" (2014),to her work on the critically acclaimed television show "Friday Night Lights" (2006) and the film "Mad Money" (2008) alongside the esteemed actress Diane Keaton, Morgana has consistently pushed the boundaries of her craft.

Most recently, Morgana has been involved in a one-woman show that explores the remarkable life of the legendary actress Bette Davis.

Career

2025
Folded in Grey
Folded in Grey as Narrator / Farina Lasko
The Other
The Other as Dr. Neil
2024
Hit Man
Hit Man as Tammy
La Gloria
La Gloria as Cathy
2023
The Long Game
The Long Game as Waitress
2021
What Josiah Saw
What Josiah Saw as Psychiatrist
2019
2018
Sick for Toys
Sick for Toys as Detective Peele
2017
The Harrowing
The Harrowing as Jessica
2014
Her Wilderness
Her Wilderness as The Mother
Final Recourse
Final Recourse as Rona Jaworski
2012
Carried Away
Carried Away as Jean Franklin
2011
Seconds Apart
Seconds Apart as Rita Trimble
2010
Rising Stars
Rising Stars as Chance's Mom
The Final
The Final as Clerk
2009
2008
Mad Money
Mad Money as Molly
2007
2003
Secondhand Lions
Secondhand Lions as Receptionist
2001
2000
Jericho
Jericho as Mildred Flynn
The President's Man
The President's Man as Donna Anderson
Dr. T & the Women
Dr. T & the Women as Dr. T's Patient
1998
Home Fries
Home Fries as Lucy Garland
1996
A Promise to Carolyn
A Promise to Carolyn as Young Jolene