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Sylvia Anderson

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Sylvia Anderson

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Overview

  • Born
    March 25, 1927 · South London, England, UK
  • Died
    March 15, 2016 · Bray, Berkshire, England, UK (undisclosed)
  • Birth name
    Sylvia Beatrice Thomas
  • Nickname
    • Sylvia Thamm
  • Height
    1.70 m

Biography

    • 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 series. She was against Martin Landau and Barbara Bain being cast in Cosmos 1999 (1975) but was overruled by ITC chief Lew Grade.

      The forgotten heroine of Britain's famous TV shows, she's had to watch former husband Gerry take most of the limelight over the years. A fascinating woman with overwhelming talent, she now represents the American network HBO in Pinewood Studios in London, England.
      - IMDb mini biography by: Scott Egerton

Family

  • Spouses
      Gerry Anderson(November 1960 - 1981) (divorced, 1 child)
      George A. Thamm(1952 - 1959) (divorced)
      Jack Brooks(1946 - 1950) (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
      Dee Anderson

Trademarks

  • Her upper-class British accent, one of the most recognizable in Britain

Trivia

  • Was head of programming for HBO in the UK, and wrote several books.
  • Her parents were a boxing promoter and a dressmaker. She graduated from the London School of Economics with a degree in sociology and political science.
  • Was a journalist for several years in the US. She returned to the UK and worked at a TV production company, where she met future husband Gerry Anderson.
  • As of January 199 was based in Pinewood Studios, England.
  • Mother with first husband Jack of Dee Anderson, and with Gerry of Gerry Anderson Jr., an anaesthetist.

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