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Sybil Thorndike (1882–1976)
This distinguished theatrical tragedienne will be remembered forever if only for the fact George Bernard Shaw wrote his classic "Saint Joan" work specifically for her. Her over six-decade career allowed for a gallery of sterling, masterful portrayals, both classic and contemporary, performing all over the world including Australia, New Zealand, ...
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Died:(age 93) in Chelsea, London, England, UK |
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Actress (50 credits)
Actress (50 credits)
1965
Armchair Mystery Theatre
(TV Series)
Mrs. Isabel Manners
Mrs. Isabel Manners
- Man and Mirror
(1965)
... Mrs. Isabel Manners
1959
Theatre Night
(TV Series)
Dame Sophia Carrell
Dame Sophia Carrell
- Eighty in the Shade
(1959)
... Dame Sophia Carrell
1954
Rheingold Theatre
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Catherine / Miss Cicely
Catherine / Miss Cicely
- Mr. Sampson
(1954)
... Catherine (as Dame Sybil Thorndike)
- The Heirloom
(1954)
... Miss Cicely (as Dame Sybil Thorndike)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Self (18 credits)
Self (18 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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She acted in Emlyn Williams' play, "The Corn is Green," at the Piccadilly Theatre in London, England with Emlyn Williams, Frank Dunlop, Frederick Lloyd, and Kathleen Harrison in the cast. Emlyn Williams was also director. See more »Alternate Names:
Dame Sybil Thorndike | Dame Sybil ThorndykeHeight:
5' 4¾" (1.65 m)
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Personal Quote:
[on her husband] Divorce, never! Murder, often! See more »Trivia:
She severely damaged her voice on a tour of the US presenting Shakespeare plays in 1905. Vocal problems would continue to plague her for the rest of her career. See more »Star Sign:
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