Sylvia Syms
ActingAbout Sylvia Syms
Sylvia May Laura Syms, OBE (January 6, 1934 - January 27, 2023) was an English actress of film, television, and stage. One of the major players in films from the mid-1950s until mid-1960s, she was nominated for a BAFTA Award for her role in Woman in a Dressing Gown (1957). She is also known for her roles in films like Ice-Cold in Alex (1958), No Trees in the Street (1959), Victim (1961), and The Tamarind Seed (1974).
Sylvia Syms Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sylvia Syms reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sylvia Syms's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Sylvia Syms's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Doctor Who: Ghost Light, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sylvia Syms Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sylvia Syms's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sylvia Syms has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Run For Your Wife | Hip Operation Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Bunny and the Bull | Hotelier | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Is Anybody There? | Lilian | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Making of 'The Queen' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Queen | Queen Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Poseidon Adventure | Belle Rosen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Child of Mine | Alice | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | I'll Sleep When I'm Dead | Mrs. Bartz | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | What a Girl Wants | Princess Charlotte | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mavis and the Mermaid | Gioga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Neville's Island | Mrs. Campness | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Half the Picture | Margaret Thatcher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Staggered | Margaret | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dirty Weekend | Mrs. Crosby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Shining Through | Linda's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Thatcher: The Final Days | Margaret Thatcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Doctor Who: Ghost Light | Mrs Pritchard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Shirley Valentine | Headmistress | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | A Chorus of Disapproval | Rebecca Huntley-Pike | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mr. H Is Late | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Absolute Beginners | Cynthia Eve | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | It's Your Move | The Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | There Goes The Bride | Ursula Westerby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Tamarind Seed | Margaret Stephenson | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Asylum | Ruth | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Run Wild, Run Free | Mrs. Ransome | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Fiction Makers | Joyce Darling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Hostile Witness | Sheila Larkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Danger Route | Barbara Canning | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Big Job | Myrtle Robbins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Operation Crossbow | Constance Babington Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | East of Sudan | Miss Woodville | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The World Ten Times Over | Billa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Punch and Judy Man | Delia Pinner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Quare Fellow | Kathleen | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Victim | Laura Farr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Flame in the Streets | Kathie Palmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Amazons of Rome | Clelia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The World of Suzie Wong | Kay O’Neill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Conspiracy of Hearts | Sister Mitya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Expresso Bongo | Maisie King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ferry to Hong Kong | Liz Ferrers | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | No Trees in the Street | Hetty | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bachelor of Hearts | Ann Wainwright | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Moonraker | Anne Wyndham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Ice Cold in Alex | Sister Diana Murdoch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Birthday Present | Jean Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | No Time for Tears | Nurse Margaret Collier | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Woman in a Dressing Gown | Georgie Harlow | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | My Teenage Daughter | Janet Carr | Average | Similar → |
Sylvia Syms - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sylvia Syms?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sylvia Syms is "Doctor Who: Ghost Light" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Sylvia Syms acted in?
Sylvia Syms has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sylvia Syms?
Other notable films include "Half the Picture", "It's Your Move", and "The Punch and Judy Man".