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Sybil Thorndike
Acting
Born October 22, 1882 · Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Died June 9, 1976
Also known as Sybil Thorndyke
Awards & recognition
- Companion of Honour · 1970
- Honorary Doctor of Letters · 1966
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1931
- honorary degree · 1922
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1957 · nominated
Filmography7 titles

Jet Storm
1959as Emma Morgan
1959as Emma Morgan

Major Barbara
1941as The General
1941as The General

The Dick Cavett Show
1968as Self - Guest
1968as Self - Guest

Stage Fright
1950as Mrs. Gill
1950as Mrs. Gill

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
1947as Mrs. Squeers
1947as Mrs. Squeers

Shake Hands with the Devil
1959as Lady Fitzhugh
1959as Lady Fitzhugh

The Prince and the Showgirl
1957as The Queen Dowager
1957as The Queen Dowager