Sylvia Syms

Born: 1934-01-06

Birthplace: Woolwich, London, England, UK

Biography

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). She is also known for her roles in films like Ice-Cold in Alex (1958), No Trees in the Street (1959), Victim (1961), and The Tamarind Seed (1974).

Known For

What a Girl Wants
Operation Crossbow
The Queen
Victim
The Poseidon Adventure
Asylum
Shining Through
Absolute Beginners
The Tamarind Seed
Shirley Valentine

Top Movie Credits

What a Girl Wants Princess Charlotte
Operation Crossbow Constance Babington Smith
The Queen Queen Mother
Victim Laura Farr
Shining Through Linda's Mother
The Tamarind Seed Margaret Stephenson
Shirley Valentine Headmistress