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Sylvia Syms

Bio: Sylvia May Laura Syms, OBE (January 6, 1934 - January 27, 2023) was an English actress of film, television, and stage. One of the major players in films from the mid-1950s until mid-1960s, she was nominated for a BAFTA Award for her role in Woman in a Dressing Gown (1957)
Born: Sat, Jan 06 1934
Birthplace: Woolwich, London, England, UK

Death: Fri, Jan 27 2023
Sylvia Syms is 89 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Together
Together
Sylvia Syms was 84 in Together
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of Bette and Joan
Bette and Joan
Sylvia Syms was 82 in Bette and Joan as 'Self - Presenter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2017
Poster of Run For Your Wife
Run For Your Wife
Sylvia Syms was 78 in Run For Your Wife as 'Hip Operation Woman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 2012
Poster of Booked Out
Booked Out
Sylvia Syms was 78 in Booked Out as 'Mrs Nicholls'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 2012
Poster of The Long Lonely Walk
The Long Lonely Walk
Sylvia Syms was 76 in The Long Lonely Walk as 'Mrs. Didcott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 2010
Poster of Bunny and the Bull
Bunny and the Bull
Sylvia Syms was 75 in Bunny and the Bull as 'Hotelier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2009
Poster of Is Anybody There?
Is Anybody There?
Sylvia Syms was 75 in Is Anybody There? as 'Lilian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 2009
Poster of The Queen
The Queen
Sylvia Syms was 72 in The Queen as 'Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2006
Poster of The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure
Sylvia Syms was 71 in The Poseidon Adventure as 'Belle Rosen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 2005
Poster of Child of Mine
Child of Mine
Sylvia Syms was 71 in Child of Mine as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 2005
Poster of I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Sylvia Syms was 69 in I'll Sleep When I'm Dead as 'Mrs. Bartz'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 2003
Poster of What a Girl Wants
What a Girl Wants
Sylvia Syms was 69 in What a Girl Wants as 'Princess Charlotte'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 2003
Poster of Mavis and the Mermaid
Mavis and the Mermaid
Sylvia Syms was 65 in Mavis and the Mermaid as 'Gioga'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Neville's Island
Neville's Island
Sylvia Syms was 63 in Neville's Island as 'Mrs. Campness'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Food of Love
Food of Love
Sylvia Syms was 63 in Food of Love as 'Mrs. Harvey-Brown'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1997
Poster of Half the Picture
Half the Picture
Sylvia Syms was 62 in Half the Picture as 'Margaret Thatcher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 18 1996
Poster of Staggered
Staggered
Sylvia Syms was 60 in Staggered as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1994
Poster of Dirty Weekend
Dirty Weekend
Sylvia Syms was 59 in Dirty Weekend as 'Mrs. Crosby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Natural Lies
Natural Lies
Sylvia Syms was 58 in Natural Lies
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 1992
Poster of Shining Through
Shining Through
Sylvia Syms was 58 in Shining Through as 'Linda's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1992
Poster of The Laughter of God
The Laughter of God
Sylvia Syms was 57 in The Laughter of God
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 1991
Poster of Thatcher: The Final Days
Thatcher: The Final Days
Sylvia Syms was 57 in Thatcher: The Final Days as 'Margaret Thatcher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1991
Poster of Doctor Who: Ghost Light
Doctor Who: Ghost Light
Sylvia Syms was 55 in Doctor Who: Ghost Light as 'Mrs Pritchard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1989
Poster of Shirley Valentine
Shirley Valentine
Sylvia Syms was 55 in Shirley Valentine as 'Headmistress'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 1989
Poster of A Chorus of Disapproval
A Chorus of Disapproval
Sylvia Syms was 55 in A Chorus of Disapproval as 'Rebecca Huntley-Pike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of Mr. H Is Late
Mr. H Is Late
Sylvia Syms was 54 in Mr. H Is Late
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Sylvia Syms was 52 in Absolute Beginners as 'Cynthia Eve'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1986
Poster of It's Your Move
It's Your Move
Sylvia Syms was 48 in It's Your Move as 'The Wife'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1982
Poster of There Goes The Bride
There Goes The Bride
Sylvia Syms was 46 in There Goes The Bride as 'Ursula Westerby'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1980
Poster of Give Us Tomorrow
Give Us Tomorrow
Sylvia Syms was 44 in Give Us Tomorrow as 'Wendy Hammond'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1978
Poster of The Tamarind Seed
The Tamarind Seed
Sylvia Syms was 40 in The Tamarind Seed as 'Margaret Stephenson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1974
Poster of Asylum
Asylum
Sylvia Syms was 38 in Asylum as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1972
Poster of Run Wild, Run Free
Run Wild, Run Free
Sylvia Syms was 35 in Run Wild, Run Free as 'Mrs. Ransome'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1969
Poster of The Desperados
The Desperados
Sylvia Syms was 35 in The Desperados as 'Laura'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1969
Poster of The Fiction Makers
The Fiction Makers
Sylvia Syms was 34 in The Fiction Makers as 'Joyce Darling'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1968
Poster of Hostile Witness
Hostile Witness
Sylvia Syms was 34 in Hostile Witness as 'Sheila Larkin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1968
Poster of Danger Route
Danger Route
Sylvia Syms was 33 in Danger Route as 'Barbara Canning'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1967
Poster of Operation Crossbow
Operation Crossbow
Sylvia Syms was 31 in Operation Crossbow as 'Constance Babington Smith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of The Big Job
The Big Job
Sylvia Syms was 30 in The Big Job as 'Myrtle Robbins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of East of Sudan
East of Sudan
Sylvia Syms was 30 in East of Sudan as 'Miss Woodville'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 16 1964
Poster of The World Ten Times Over
The World Ten Times Over
Sylvia Syms was 29 in The World Ten Times Over as 'Billa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1963
Poster of The Punch and Judy Man
The Punch and Judy Man
Sylvia Syms was 29 in The Punch and Judy Man as 'Delia Pinner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1963
Poster of The Quare Fellow
The Quare Fellow
Sylvia Syms was 28 in The Quare Fellow as 'Kathleen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1962
Poster of Victim
Victim
Sylvia Syms was 27 in Victim as 'Laura Farr'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1961
Poster of Flame in the Streets
Flame in the Streets
Sylvia Syms was 27 in Flame in the Streets as 'Kathie Palmer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 19 1961
Poster of Amazons of Rome
Amazons of Rome
Sylvia Syms was 27 in Amazons of Rome as 'Clelia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1961
Poster of The World of Suzie Wong
The World of Suzie Wong
Sylvia Syms was 26 in The World of Suzie Wong as 'Kay O’Neill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1960
Poster of Conspiracy of Hearts
Conspiracy of Hearts
Sylvia Syms was 26 in Conspiracy of Hearts as 'Sister Mitya'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1960
Poster of Expresso Bongo
Expresso Bongo
Sylvia Syms was 25 in Expresso Bongo as 'Maisie King'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Ferry to Hong Kong
Ferry to Hong Kong
Sylvia Syms was 25 in Ferry to Hong Kong as 'Liz Ferrers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1959
Poster of No Trees in the Street
No Trees in the Street
Sylvia Syms was 25 in No Trees in the Street as 'Hetty'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 03 1959
Poster of Bachelor of Hearts
Bachelor of Hearts
Sylvia Syms was 24 in Bachelor of Hearts as 'Ann Wainwright'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1958
Poster of The Moonraker
The Moonraker
Sylvia Syms was 24 in The Moonraker as 'Anne Wyndham'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1958
Poster of Ice Cold in Alex
Ice Cold in Alex
Sylvia Syms was 24 in Ice Cold in Alex as 'Sister Diana Murdoch'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 1958
Poster of The Birthday Present
The Birthday Present
Sylvia Syms was 23 in The Birthday Present as 'Jean Scott'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1957
Poster of No Time for Tears
No Time for Tears
Sylvia Syms was 23 in No Time for Tears as 'Nurse Margaret Collier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Woman in a Dressing Gown
Woman in a Dressing Gown
Sylvia Syms was 23 in Woman in a Dressing Gown as 'Georgie Harlow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1957
Poster of My Teenage Daughter
My Teenage Daughter
Sylvia Syms was 22 in My Teenage Daughter as 'Janet Carr'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Gentleman Jack
Gentleman Jack
Sylvia Syms was 85+ in Gentleman Jack as 'Mrs Rawson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 22 2019
Poster of Talking Pictures
Talking Pictures
Sylvia Syms was 78+ in Talking Pictures as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 05 2013
Poster of Playhouse Presents
Playhouse Presents
Sylvia Syms was 78+ in Playhouse Presents as 'Alice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 12 2012
Poster of Case Histories
Case Histories
Sylvia Syms was 77+ in Case Histories as 'Binky Rain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 05 2011
Poster of Collision
Collision
Sylvia Syms was 75+ in Collision as 'Joyce Thompson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 2009
Poster of The Week We Went To War
The Week We Went To War
Sylvia Syms was 75+ in The Week We Went To War
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 2009
Poster of Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion
Sylvia Syms was 74+ in Above Suspicion as 'Mrs. Hedges'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 2009
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Sylvia Syms was 73+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Sylvia Syms was 70+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Lavinia Pinkerton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Sylvia Syms was 69+ in New Tricks as 'Beatrice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Blue Murder
Blue Murder
Sylvia Syms was 69+ in Blue Murder as 'Peggy Gaumont'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago
Sylvia Syms was 68+ in Doctor Zhivago as 'Madame Fleury'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 24 2002
Poster of Born and Bred
Born and Bred
Sylvia Syms was 68+ in Born and Bred as 'Elizabeth Grimshaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 2002
Poster of The Jury
The Jury
Sylvia Syms was 68+ in The Jury as 'Elsie Beamish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 17 2002
Poster of Judge John Deed
Judge John Deed
Sylvia Syms was 67+ in Judge John Deed as 'Rose Hussein'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of At Home with the Braithwaites
At Home with the Braithwaites
Sylvia Syms was 66+ in At Home with the Braithwaites as 'Marion Riley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 2000
Poster of Holby City
Holby City
Sylvia Syms was 65+ in Holby City as 'Margaret Larkin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1999
Poster of Original Sin
Original Sin
Sylvia Syms was 63+ in Original Sin as 'Esme Carling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1997
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Sylvia Syms was 62+ in Dalziel & Pascoe as 'Maisie Barron'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of The Glass Virgin
The Glass Virgin
Sylvia Syms was 61+ in The Glass Virgin as 'Lady Constance'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 1995
Poster of Kavanagh Q.C.
Kavanagh Q.C.
Sylvia Syms was 60+ in Kavanagh Q.C. as 'Claudia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties
Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties
Sylvia Syms was 59+ in Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1993
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Sylvia Syms was 59+ in Peak Practice as 'Isabel de Gines'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Sylvia Syms was 58+ in Heartbeat as 'Peggy Tatton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Mulberry
Mulberry
Sylvia Syms was 58+ in Mulberry as 'Springtime'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 1992
Poster of Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
Sylvia Syms was 57+ in Pebble Mill as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991
Poster of Elstree: Britain's Hollywood
Elstree: Britain's Hollywood
Sylvia Syms was 55+ in Elstree: Britain's Hollywood as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 07 1989
Poster of Intimate Contact
Intimate Contact
Sylvia Syms was 53+ in Intimate Contact as 'Annie Stanhope'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1987
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Sylvia Syms was 53+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries as 'Lilian Crown, Stephen's mother, Mrs. Whalby, Mrs. Thorn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of Fifties Features - The Women behind the Pictures
Fifties Features - The Women behind the Pictures
Sylvia Syms was 52+ in Fifties Features - The Women behind the Pictures
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Sun, Sep 21 1986
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Sylvia Syms was 52+ in Casualty as 'Bunny Tyrill, Mrs. Bullock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Time for Murder
Time for Murder
Sylvia Syms was 51+ in Time for Murder as 'Viven Scott-Forbes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 09 1985
Poster of Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced
Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced
Sylvia Syms was 51+ in Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced as 'Mrs. Easterbrook'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 28 1985
Poster of Miss Marple
Miss Marple
Sylvia Syms was 50+ in Miss Marple as 'Mrs. Easterbrook'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 26 1984
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Sylvia Syms was 48+ in Countdown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Sylvia Syms was 48+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Nancy Astor
Nancy Astor
Sylvia Syms was 48+ in Nancy Astor as 'Nanaire Langthorne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 10 1982
Poster of The Adventurer
The Adventurer
Sylvia Syms was 38+ in The Adventurer as 'Karen Ballard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of Paul Temple
Paul Temple
Sylvia Syms was 35+ in Paul Temple
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of Strange Report
Strange Report
Sylvia Syms was 35+ in Strange Report as 'Carol Webber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 21 1969
Poster of Bat Out of Hell
Bat Out of Hell
Sylvia Syms was 32+ in Bat Out of Hell
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 26 1966
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Sylvia Syms was 29+ in Doctor Who as 'Mrs. Pritchard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle
Sylvia Syms was 29+ in The Human Jungle as 'Margo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 1963
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Sylvia Syms was 28+ in The Saint as 'Arlene, Lady Anne Yearley, Amos Klein, Jeannine Roger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Sylvia Syms was 28+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Sylvia Syms was 27+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Danger Man
Danger Man
Sylvia Syms was 26+ in Danger Man as 'Paula Glover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1960
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Sylvia Syms was 23+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Sylvia Syms was 22+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Kay McCone, Mary Fleming'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956
Poster of Television Playhouse
Television Playhouse
Sylvia Syms was 21+ in Television Playhouse as 'Deborah Grayson, Hilary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1955