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Shani Wallis (born 14 April, 1933 in Tottenham, London) is an English actress and singer, who released several records in the 1950s.

She is best known for the role of "Nancy" in Carol Reed's 1968 production of Oliver!, which had been played on Broadway by fellow British actress/singer, the late Georgia Brown. Shani Wallis has a recurring role in the American soap opera, The Young and the Restless as Frances who is the nanny/babysitter of Abbie Carlton.

She is a naturalized citizen of the United States, where she lives.

She has been married to Bernie Rich since 1965; they have one child, a daughter, Rebecca Rich who is a costume designer.

She is also the sister of jazz drummer, Leon Roy. She is a good friend of businesswoman (and former actress), Connie Stevens.

Theater

• A Time For Singing - (1966) - Broadway Theater, NYC - Opened May 12 and closed after 41 performances
• Finian's Rainbow - (1958) - Liverpool, New Shakespeare Theatre - with Bobby Howes

Recordings

• Oliver - 1968 - Original film cast recording
• The Girl From Oliver
• I'm a Girl! - Kapp Records Stereo KS-3472

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