Athene Seyler
May 31, 1889 — Sep 12, 1990 (101 years)
Hackney, London, England, UK
51 Movies
2 Series
Athene Seyler is an actress from Hackney, London, England, UK. They appeared in Night of the Demon as Mrs. Karswell. They have also starred in The Inn of the Sixth Happiness. Over more than 105 years they have gathered close to 51 films and 2 TV productions, working mainly across genres like fantasy, horror, mystery.
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Athene Seyler
51 Movies
2 Series
Athene Seyler is an actress from Hackney, London, England, UK. They appeared in Night of the Demon as Mrs. Karswell. They have also starred in The Inn of the Sixth Happiness. Over more than 105 years they have gathered close to 51 films and 2 TV productions, working mainly across genres like fantasy, horror, mystery.
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Night of the Demon
1957
The Citadel
1938
Happy Is the Bride
1958
A French Mistress
1960
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
1958
The First Gentleman
1948
A Tale of Two Cities
1958
Yield to the Night
1956
Francis of Assisi
1961
The Girl on the Boat
1962
The Pickwick Papers
1952
The Queen of Spades
1949
Satan Never Sleeps
1962
For Better, for Worse
1954
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
1947
Secret People
1952
Campbell's Kingdom
1957
The Private Life of Don Juan
1934
Scrooge
1935
The Beggar's Opera
1953
Young Wives' Tale
1951
Nurse on Wheels
1963
Non-Stop New York
1937
As Long as They're Happy
1955
The Weak and the Wicked
1954
I Thank a Fool
1962
Make Mine Mink
1960
How to Murder a Rich Uncle
1957
Moscow Nights
1934
Doctor at Large
1957
Visa to Canton
1960
Quiet Wedding
1941
Drake of England
1935
The Franchise Affair
1951
Made in Heaven
1952
Treasure Hunt
1952
Young Man's Fancy
1939
Sailing Along
1938
The Saint in London
1939
The Ware Case
1938
It's Love Again
1936
The Mill on the Floss
1937
Blossom Time
1934
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Lucy Amorest
1968
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Nurse on Wheels
Miss Farthingale
1963
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I Thank a Fool
Aunt Heather Chandler
1962
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The Girl on the Boat
Mrs Adelaide Hignett
1962
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Two and Two Make Six
Aunt Phoebe Tonks
1962
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Satan Never Sleeps
Sister Agness
1962
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Francis of Assisi
Aunt Buona
1961
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Visa to Canton
Mao Tai Tai
1960
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A French Mistress
Beatrice Peake
1960
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Athene Seyler still alive?
Athene Seyler passed away on September 12, 1990 at age 101.
What are the most famous roles of Athene Seyler?
Athene Seyler is best known for roles in Night of the Demon, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, The Queen of Spades.
How many movies has Athene Seyler been in?
Over a 69-year career (since 1921), Athene Seyler has appeared in 60 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Athene Seyler's first movie?
The career of Athene Seyler began with The Adventures of Mr. Pickwick (1921).
What is Athene Seyler's most recent movie or series?
Athene Seyler's most recent release is Don't Utter a Note, which premiered on April 9, 1966.
What TV shows has Athene Seyler appeared in?
On television, Athene Seyler has appeared in The Avengers, The Third Man, BBC Play of the Month, Armchair Theatre.
Athene Seyler
1889-05-31 · Hackney, London, England, UK
Athene Seyler, CBE (31 May 1889 – 12 September 1990) was an English actress.
Although better known as a stage actress - she first appeared on the stage in 1909 - she made her film debut in 1921, and became known for playing slightly dotty old ladies in many British films from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Her most memorable stage credits included Mrs. Malaprop in The Rivals, Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, and a double-act, with her good friend Dame Sybil Thorndike, as the murderous spinster sisters in Arsenic and Old Lace.
Her film and television career lasted into the 1960s, and included roles in The Citadel (1938), Night of the Demon (1957), and The Avengers (1964, 1965). She was also a regular cast member in screen adaptations of Charles Dickens' novels.
She virtually retired from acting after 1970, but continued making public appearances until well into the 1980s. In 1990, at the age of 101, she appeared at the National Theatre, talking about her long life and career.
Athene Seyler was President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) from 1950, and a member of the Theatrical Ladies' Guild. She also wrote The Craft of Comedy.
She was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1959.