Sylvia Anderson | |
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![]() Anderson with the puppet of Dr Venus from Fireball XL5 (1962–63) | |
Born | Sylvia Beatrice Thomas 25 March 1927 Camberwell, London, England |
Died | 15 March 2016 Bray, Berkshire, England | (aged 88)
Alma mater | London School of Economics |
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Years active | 1957–2015 |
Television | Supermarionation series, including Thunderbirds (1965–66) |
Board member of | Polytechnic Films/AP Films/Century 21/Group Three (1957–75) |
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Children | 2 |
Website | www |
Sylvia Beatrice Anderson (née Thomas; 25 March 1927 – 15 March 2016) was an English television and film producer, writer, voice actress and costume designer, best known for her collaborations with Gerry Anderson, her husband between 1960 and 1981.[1] In addition to serving as co-creator and co-writer on their TV series during the 1960s and early 1970s, Anderson's primary contribution was character development and costume design.[2] She regularly directed the fortnightly voice recording sessions, and provided the voices of many female and child characters. She also helped develop the shows and characters, in particular creating the iconic characters of Lady Penelope and Parker in Thunderbirds.