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Ray Shirley | |
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Occupation | Actress |
Ray Shirley (born ?) is an American actress.
Ray Shirley appeared in the 2008 film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging as Woman with the Poodle. [1] [2]
Shirley co-stars in the 2012 film Dark Shadows as Mrs. Johnson, the manor's elderly maid. [3] Dark Shadows, which stars Johnny Depp, was directed by Tim Burton.
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
2008 | Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging | Woman with the Poodle | |
2012 | Dark Shadows | Mrs. Johnson | |
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