Sylvia Anderson
Acting Born Apr 25, 1937 London, England 111 credits
Biography
Sylvia Anderson works in acting. Born April 25, 1937 in London, England. Archytele tracks 111 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Space 1999 - 50 Years Out of OrbitThunderbirds 60th Anniversary Double Bill - Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York CityThunderbirds 60th Anniversary Double Bill - Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York City · Writer
Presented in SupercolorisationPresented in SupercolorisationPresented in SupercolorisationPresented in SupercolorisationPresented in Supercolorisation
Thunderbirds: The Anniversary EpisodesThunderbirds: The Anniversary Episodes · Creator
HD21 The Worlds of Gerry Anderson in High Definition · Writer
Thunderbirds Are Go! · CreatorReggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
Filmed in SupermarionationThis Is Supermarionation
Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
All About 'Thunderbirds'
Thunderbirds · Original Story
Absolutely Fabulous
Martha Jellneck
The Complete Thunderbirds · Original Film WriterThe Complete Thunderbirds · Creator
Surprise, Surprise
Journey Through the Black Sun · ProducerCountdown to DisasterCountdown to Disaster · Original Concept
Thunderbirds in Outer SpaceThe Amazing Adventures Of Joe 90The Amazing Adventures Of Joe 90 · WriterRevenge of the Mysterons from MarsRevenge of the Mysterons from Mars · Writer
The Incredible Voyage of Stingray · WriterAlien Attack · ProducerThunderbirds to the RescueThunderbirds to the Rescue · WriterCaptain Scarlet vs. The Mysterons
Destination Moonbase-Alpha · Creator
Space: 1999 · ProducerSpace: 1999 · CreatorSpace: 1999 · Producer
The InvestigatorThe Investigator · Screenplay
The Protectors · WriterUFO: Take Them Alive · Writer
UFO · WriterUFO · Creator
The Secret ServiceThe Secret Service · WriterThe Secret Service · CreatorDoppelgänger · StoryDoppelgänger · Screenplay
Joe 90Joe 90 · WriterJoe 90 · CreatorThunderbird 6Thunderbird 6 · Writer
Captain Scarlet and the MysteronsCaptain Scarlet and the MysteronsCaptain Scarlet and the MysteronsCaptain Scarlet and the MysteronsCaptain Scarlet and the Mysterons
Thunderbirds: Attack of the Alligators!Thunderbirds: Martian InvasionThunderbirds Are GOThunderbirds Are GO · WriterThunderbirds Are GO · Producer
ThunderbirdsThunderbirdsThunderbirds · WriterThunderbirds · CreatorThunderbirds: The Mighty Atom
Stingray · WriterStingray · Creator
Fireball XL5Fireball XL5Fireball XL5 · WriterFireball XL5 · Creator
SupercarSupercar · Writer
Crossroads to Crime · Continuity
Full Filmography
111 titles- Space 1999 - 50 Years Out of Orbit (2025) as Self
- Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary Double Bill - Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York City (2025) as Lady Penelope (voice)
- Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary Double Bill - Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York City (2025) Writer
- Presented in Supercolorisation (2022) as Jimmy Gibson (voice) (uncredited)
- Presented in Supercolorisation (2022) as Jimmy Gibson / Miss Chevenitch (voice) (uncredited)
- Presented in Supercolorisation (2022) as Doctor Venus (voice)
- Presented in Supercolorisation (2022) as Dcotor Venus (voice)
- Presented in Supercolorisation (2022) as Doctor Venus / Eleanor Zero / Jonathan Zero (voice)
- Presented in Supercolorisation (2022) Writer
- Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Thunderbirds: The Anniversary Episodes (2020) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
- Thunderbirds: The Anniversary Episodes (2020) Creator
- HD21 The Worlds of Gerry Anderson in High Definition (2016) Writer
- Thunderbirds Are Go! (2015) Creator
- Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached (2015)
- Filmed in Supermarionation (2014) as Self / Lady Penelope
- This Is Supermarionation (2014) as Lady Penelope (voice)
- Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley (2009) as Lady Penelope (voice)
- All About 'Thunderbirds' (2008)
- Thunderbirds (2004) Original Story
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Lady Penelope (voice)
- Martha Jellneck (1988) as Monika
- The Complete Thunderbirds (1985) Original Film Writer
- The Complete Thunderbirds (1985) Creator
- Surprise, Surprise (1984) as Self
- Journey Through the Black Sun (1982) Producer
- Countdown to Disaster (1982) as Lady Penelope (voice)
- Countdown to Disaster (1982) Original Concept
- Thunderbirds in Outer Space (1981) as Professor Marshall (voice)
- The Amazing Adventures Of Joe 90 (1981) as Stewardess / Mrs. Mary Rose / Mrs. Ada Harris (voice)
- The Amazing Adventures Of Joe 90 (1981) Writer
- Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars (1981) as Linda Nolan / Receptionist (voice)
- Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars (1981) Writer
- The Incredible Voyage of Stingray (1980) Writer
- Alien Attack (1980) Producer
- Thunderbirds to the Rescue (1980) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward / Air Terrainean Guide (voice)
- Thunderbirds to the Rescue (1980) Writer
- Captain Scarlet vs. The Mysterons (1980) as Melody Angel (voice)
- Captain Scarlet vs. The Mysterons (1980) Writer
- Destination Moonbase-Alpha (1978) Creator
- Space: 1999 (1975) Producer
- Space: 1999 (1975) Creator
- Space: 1999 (1975) Producer
- The Investigator (1973) as Julie (voice)
- The Investigator (1973) Screenplay
- The Protectors (1972) Writer
- UFO: Take Them Alive (1972) Writer
- UFO (1970) Writer
- UFO (1970) Creator
- The Secret Service (1969) as Mrs Appleby / Various Characters (voice)
- The Secret Service (1969) Writer
- The Secret Service (1969) Creator
- Doppelgänger (1969) Story
- Doppelgänger (1969) Screenplay
- Doppelgänger (1969) Producer
- Joe 90 (1968) as Mrs. Ada Harris (voice)
- Joe 90 (1968) Writer
- Joe 90 (1968) Creator
- Thunderbird 6 (1968) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
- Thunderbird 6 (1968) Writer
- Thunderbird 6 (1968) Producer
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Melody Angel (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Gabrielle (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Linda Nolan (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Receptionist (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Judith Chapman (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Vice President's Wife (voice)
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) Writer
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) Creator
- Thunderbirds: Attack of the Alligators! (1966) as Mrs. Files (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Martian Invasion (1966) as Make-Up Girl (voice)
- Thunderbirds Are GO (1966) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
- Thunderbirds Are GO (1966) Writer
- Thunderbirds Are GO (1966) Producer
- Thunderbirds: Brink of Disaster (1966) as Lady Penelope (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Brink of Disaster (1966) Creator
- Thunderbirds: Brink of Disaster (1966) Script Supervisor
- Thunderbirds: City of Fire (1966) as Blanche Carter / Tommy Carter (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Move - And You're Dead (1966) as Parola Sands Page (voice)
- Thunderbirds: The Man from MI.5 (1966) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward / Fireflash Stewardess (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Path of Destruction (1966) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward / Maria (voice)
- Thunderbirds: The Imposters (1966) as Lady Penelope / Ma Tuttle / Fireflash Stewardess (voice)
- Thunderbirds: The Duchess Assignment (1966) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward / Mrs. Godolphin / Air Terrainean Hostess (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Cry Wolf (1966) as Bob Williams (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Atlantic Inferno (1966) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
- Thunderbirds: The Cham-Cham (1966) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Security Hazard (1966) as Chip Morrison / Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Danger at Ocean Deep (1966) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
- Thunderbirds (1965)
- Thunderbirds (1965) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward
- Thunderbirds (1965) Writer
- Thunderbirds (1965) Creator
- Thunderbirds: The Mighty Atom (1965) as Lady Penelope (voice)
- Thunderbirds: The Perils of Penelope (1965) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Vault of Death (1965) as Lady Penelope / Lil (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Vault of Death (1965) Script Supervisor
- Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky (1965) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward / Air Terrainean Guide (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky (1965) Writer
- Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky (1965) Script Supervisor
- Thunderbirds: 30 Minutes After Noon (1965) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward / Gladys Saltzman (voice)
- Thunderbirds: Day of Disaster (1965) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
- Stingray (1964) Writer
- Stingray (1964) Creator
- Fireball XL5 (1962)
- Fireball XL5 (1962) as Doctor Venus (voice)
- Fireball XL5 (1962) Writer
- Fireball XL5 (1962) Creator
- Supercar (1961)
- Supercar (1961) Writer
- Crossroads to Crime (1960) Continuity
- Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sylvia Anderson best known for?
Sylvia Anderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Thunderbirds Are Go! (2015), Filmed in Supermarionation (2014), Thunderbirds (2004), Absolutely Fabulous (1992).
When and where was Sylvia Anderson born?
Sylvia Anderson was born on April 25, 1937 in London, England.
How many credits does Sylvia Anderson have?
Sylvia Anderson has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2025.
What is Sylvia Anderson's background in cinema and television?
Sylvia Anderson (née Thamm), born 25 March 1937 (age 74), is a British voice artist and film producer, most notable for collaborations with Gerry Anderson, to whom she was married from 1962 to 1975. Though co-creator and co-writer of some of their productions through the 1960s, Sylvia's main contribution was the devel...
Sylvia Anderson by the numbers
111credits
68films
43TV series
1960–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Lady Penelope (voice) — aged about 55
- Thunderbirds (1965) — aged about 28
- Thunderbirds (1965) as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward — aged about 28
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Melody Angel (voice) — aged about 30
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Gabrielle (voice) — aged about 30
- Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967) as Linda Nolan (voice) — aged about 30
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