Sylvia Anderson (I) (1927–2016) |
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Sylvia Anderson is the co-creator of a string of hit TV shows through the late 1950s, 1960s and 70s. Her most memorable contribution as an actress is the voice of Lady Penelope from Thunderbirds - one of many series she co-created with former husband Gerry Anderson. Sylvia's talents are evident in the characterization throughout their various ...
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Born:in South London, England, UKDied:(age 88) in Bray, Berkshire, England, UK |
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Writer (27 credits)
Thunderbirds Are Go
(TV Series) (creator: original series - 61 episodes, 2015 - 2018) (based on the original series by - 17 episodes, 2019 - 2020) (bases on an original story by - 1 episode, 2015)
- The Long Reach: Part Two
(2020)
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- The Long Reach: Part One
(2020)
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- Firebreak
(2020)
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- Venom
(2020)
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- Buried Treasure
(2020)
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Thunderbirds
(TV Series) (creator - 2 episodes, 2015) (creator: Thunderbirds - 1 episode, 2015)
- The Stately Homes Robberies
(2015)
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- The Abominable Snowman
(2015)
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- Introducing Thunderbirds
(2015)
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Space: 1999
(TV Series) (series creator - 24 episodes, 1975 - 1976) (creator - 23 episodes, 1976 - 1977) (format creator - 1 episode, 1976)
- The Dorcons
(1977)
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- The Immunity Syndrome
(1977)
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- Dorzak
(1977)
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- The Seance Spectre
(1977)
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- The Bringers of Wonder: Part 2
(1977)
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1973
The Protectors
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- ... With a Little Help from My Friends
(1973)
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UFO
(TV Series) (format - 26 episodes, 1970 - 1971) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1970)
- Reflections in the Water
(1971)
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- The Long Sleep
(1971)
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- Timelash
(1971)
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- The Dalotek Affair
(1971)
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- The Man Who Came Back
(1971)
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The Secret Service
(TV Series) (creator - 13 episodes, 1969) (format - 1 episode, 1969) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1969)
- More Haste, Less Speed
(1969)
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- Mayday! Mayday!
(1969)
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- School for Spies
(1969)
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- The Cure
(1969)
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- The Deadly Whisper
(1969)
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Joe 90
(TV Series) (characters created by - 30 episodes, 1968 - 1969) (format by - 30 episodes, 1968 - 1969) (teleplay by - 1 episode, 1968)
- The Birthday
(1969)
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- Trial at Sea
(1969)
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- Test Flight
(1969)
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- Mission X-41
(1969)
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- Viva Cordova
(1969)
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Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons
(TV Series) (characters created by - 32 episodes, 1967 - 1968) (format - 32 episodes, 1967 - 1968) (teleplay by - 1 episode, 1967)
- The Inquisition
(1968)
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- Attack on Cloudbase
(1968)
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- Flight to Atlantica
(1968)
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- Traitor
(1968)
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- Inferno
(1968)
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Thunderbirds
(TV Series) (created by - 23 episodes, 1965 - 1966) (characters created by - 6 episodes, 1966) (creator - 2 episodes, 1966) (teleplay by - 1 episode, 1965)
- Give or Take a Million
(1966)
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- Ricochet
(1966)
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- Lord Parker's 'Oliday
(1966)
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- Alias Mr. Hackenbacker
(1966)
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- Path of Destruction
(1966)
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Stingray
(TV Series) (created by - 33 episodes, 1964 - 1965) (creator - 5 episodes, 1965) (teleplay by - 3 episodes, 1964 - 1965)
- Aquanaut of the Year
(1965)
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- Marineville Traitor
(1965)
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- Hostages of the Deep
(1965)
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- The Golden Sea
(1965)
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- The Master Plan
(1965)
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Fireball XL5
(TV Series) (creator - 39 episodes, 1962 - 1963) (written by - 2 episodes, 1962 - 1963)
- Flying Zodiac
(1963)
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- Space Magnet
(1963)
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- Sabotage
(1963)
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- Hypnotic Sphere
(1963)
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- Ghosts of Space
(1963)
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Supercar
(TV Series) (4 episodes, 1961) (writer - 13 episodes, 1962)
- King Kool
(1962)
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- Transatlantic Cable
(1962)
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- The Day That Time Stood Still
(1962)
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- Jail Break
(1962)
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- Atomic Witch Hunt
(1962)
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Actress (12 credits)
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Script and Continuity Department (5 credits)
Script and Continuity Department (5 credits)
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Producer (9 credits)
Producer (9 credits)
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Costume designer (2 credits)
Costume designer (2 credits)
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Art department (1 credit)
Art department (1 credit)
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Additional Crew (3 credits)
Additional Crew (3 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (21 credits)
Self (21 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Recorded several singles in the 1960s for Century 21 Records as her "Thunderbirds" character Lady Penelope. The best known of these is "Parker, Well Done."Official Sites:
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Sylvia ThammHeight:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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