Sybil Thorndike
Actress
93 years (Oct 22, 1882 – Jun 9, 1976)Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Known for
Seen across enough titles, Sybil Thorndike turns into a familiar face whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. The film 'Stage Fright' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Prince and the Showgirl'. Everything here starts from 1922. The filmography leans toward thriller. 27 credits sit on the filmography.
Sybil Thorndike
Actress
Known for
Seen across enough titles, Sybil Thorndike turns into a familiar face whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. The film 'Stage Fright' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Prince and the Showgirl'. Everything here starts from 1922. The filmography leans toward thriller. 27 credits sit on the filmography.
Movies: 24 titles
Plays Mrs. Gill
Stage Fright
1950
Plays The Queen Dowager
The Prince and the Showgirl
1957
Plays Mrs. Hawthorne
Hindle Wakes
1931
Plays Mrs. Marston
Gone to Earth
1950
Plays Lady Fitzhugh
Shake Hands with the Devil
1959
Plays Mrs. Squeers
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
1947
Plays Emma Morgan
Jet Storm
1959
Plays The General
Major Barbara
1941
Plays Miss Bosanquet
The Lady with a Lamp
1951
Plays Ellen
Tudor Rose
1936
Plays Sitter in Bath Studio
The Magic Box
1952
Plays Lady Caroline
Hand in Hand
1961
Plays Mabel Wicks, Millie's friend
The Weak and the Wicked
1954
Plays Mrs. 'The Sow' Mounsey
The Forbidden Street
1949
Plays Aunt Cathleen
The Big Gamble
1961
Plays Dora
Alive and Kicking
1959
Plays Lola Duval
A Gentleman of Paris
1931
Plays Nurse Edith Cavell
Dawn
1928
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Hand in Hand
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ITV Playhouse
The Nurse
1967Season 1
Armchair Theatre
Florence Pringle
1965Season 10
A Passage to India
Mrs Moore
1965
BBC Play of the Month
Mrs Moore
1965Season 1
Uncle Vanya
Marina, the nurse
1963
The Big Gamble
Aunt Cathleen
1961
Hand in Hand
Lady Caroline
1961
Jet Storm
Emma Morgan
1959
Alive and Kicking
Dora
1959
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sybil Thorndike still alive?
Sybil Thorndike passed away on June 9, 1976 at age 93.
What are the most famous roles of Sybil Thorndike?
Sybil Thorndike is best known for roles in Stage Fright, The Prince and the Showgirl, Gone to Earth.
How many movies has Sybil Thorndike been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1922), Sybil Thorndike has appeared in 24 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Sybil Thorndike's first movie?
The career of Sybil Thorndike began with Macbeth (1922).
What is Sybil Thorndike's most recent movie or series?
Sybil Thorndike's most recent release is The Great Inimitable Mr. Dickens, which premiered on July 2, 1970.
What TV shows has Sybil Thorndike appeared in?
On television, Sybil Thorndike has appeared in The Dick Cavett Show, BBC Play of the Month, Armchair Theatre, Tonight Starring Jack Paar.
Sybil Thorndike
1882-10-22 · Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Seen across enough titles, Sybil Thorndike turns into a familiar face whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. The film 'Stage Fright' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Prince and the Showgirl'. Everything here starts from 1922. The filmography leans toward thriller. 27 credits sit on the filmography.