Thorndike, Sybil
From Astro-Databank
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| Birthname | Thorndike, Dame Sybil | ||
| born on | 24 October 1882 at 18:20 (= 6:20 PM ) | ||
| Place | Gainsborough, England, 53n24, 0w46 | ||
| Timezone | GMT h0w (is standard time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   01°15'   05°30 Asc. 12°14'
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Biography
British actress, versatile in roles of stage and film. She began her performing career as a concert pianist, but after breaking her wrist, she turned to theater, making her debut in 1904. She gained prominence in lead roles from Shakespeare to comedy to melodrama, with one of her most famed performances being "Saint Joan" of the early '20s.
In recognition of her achievements, she was created Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1931. Her screen career was sporadic but replete with over 30 films of memorable performances. Thorndike is also noted for her letter writing and wrote the book "Religion and the Stage."
She was happily married to Lewis Casson from 1908 until his death in 1969. She died in London on 6/09/1976.
Events
- Work : Prize 1931 (Dame Commander of the Empire)
- Death, Cause unspecified 9 June 1976 (Age 93)
Source Notes
Astrology Quarterly Spring/1971; same in Fowler's "from her in an article in Prediction magazine."
Categories
- Vocation : Entertainment : Live Stage (Legitimate theater)
- Vocation : Writers : Textbook/ Non-fiction
- Family : Relationship : Marriage more than 15 Yrs (60 years)
- Family : Relationship : Marriage - Very happy
- Family : Relationship : Number of Marriages (One, lasting)
- Notable : Awards : Knighted (Made a Dame)
- Notable : Book Collection : Culture Collection
