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Dame Agnes Sybil Thorndike, Lady Casson, CH, DBE (24 October 1882 – 9 June 1976) was an English actress whose stage career lasted from 1904 to 1969. Trained in her youth as a concert pianist, Thorndike turned to the stage when a medical problem with her hands ruled out a musical career.
Apr 11, 2024 · Dame Sybil Thorndike (born Oct. 24, 1882, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Eng.—died June 9, 1976, London) was an English actress of remarkable versatility. The daughter of a canon of Rochester Cathedral, she performed with Annie Horniman’s company in Manchester (1908–09 and 1911–13), and then joined the Old Vic Company in London (1914–18 ...
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Dame Sybil Thorndike. Sitter in 51 portraits. Best known for playing the title-role in Saint Joan which Bernard Shaw wrote for her Thorndike was also acclaimed for performances in Greek tragedy and in Shakespeare.
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Sybil Thorndike was the eldest daughter of a clergyman. Though she was born in Gainsborough she spent most of her childhood in Rochester. She intended to have a career as a concert pianist but ill health put a stop to that ambition. Instead she turned her attention to acting. Her three siblings also tried acting careers though the most ...
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Dame Sybil Thorndike (1882-1976), Actor; wife of Sir Lewis Casson. Sitter in 51 portraits. Artist. Bertram Park (1883-1972), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 148 portraits, Sitter in 20 portraits. Linked publications. Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 615. Portrait set.
