Sylvia Anderson

Sylvia Anderson

88 · Born: Apr 25, 1937

Personal Details

BornApr 25, 1937 London, England
Spouse
  • Gerry Anderson

    ( Nov 1, 1960 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • George A. Thamm

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Jack Brooks

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Sylvia Anderson, a multifaceted and accomplished British voice artist and film producer, has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry since her birth on March 25, 1937. Currently 74 years young, Sylvia's remarkable career has spanned decades, with her most notable achievements being her numerous collaborations with the renowned Gerry Anderson, whom she married in 1962 and later divorced in 1980 following a five-year separation.

Throughout her extensive career, Sylvia has been instrumental in the development of various productions, despite not being the primary creator or writer. Her remarkable contributions have been particularly evident in the creation of realistic characters that audiences have grown to love and become emotionally invested in.

Sylvia Anderson's professional career was marked by a plethora of female character roles, with her most enduring and iconic performance undoubtedly being that of Lady Penelope, a beloved and iconic character in the esteemed Thunderbirds television series and its subsequent film adaptations. Anderson's impressive range and versatility as a voice actress extended beyond mere character portrayals, as she also took on the crucial responsibility of directing the bi-weekly voice recording sessions for the productions, ensuring the seamless execution of the narrative. Moreover, Anderson's distinctive voice was often the voice behind many of the female characters, lending her unique tone and inflection to bring these characters to life.

Career

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2015
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2009
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1981
Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars
Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars as Linda Nolan / Receptionist (voice)
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1969
The Secret Service
The Secret Service as Mrs Appleby
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1968
Thunderbird 6
Thunderbird 6 as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
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1966
Thunderbirds Are GO
Thunderbirds Are GO as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
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1965
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1962
Fireball XL5
Fireball XL5 as Doctor Venus (voice)
{"id":6514,"title":"Supercar","year":1961,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/supercar","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6514.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6514.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
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2022
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2014
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1981
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1980
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1969
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1968
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1966
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2015
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1975
Space: 1999
Space: 1999 as Creator
{"id":10300,"title":"UFO","year":"1970","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ufo-1970","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10300.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
UFO
UFO as Creator
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1969
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1968
Joe 90
Joe 90 as Creator
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1967
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1965
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds as Creator
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1964
Stingray
Stingray as Creator
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1962
Fireball XL5
Fireball XL5 as Creator