Portrait of Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

Bio: Dame Jane Elizabeth Ailwên Phillips DBE (born 14 May 1933), known professionally as Siân Phillips, is a Welsh actress, author and singer. Phillips was the daughter of Sally (née Thomas), a teacher, and David Phillips, a steelworker-turned-policeman
Born: Sun, May 14 1933
Birthplace: Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Glamorgan, Wales
Siân Phillips is 90 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba
Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba
Siân Phillips was
89 in Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 26 2022
Poster of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
Siân Phillips was
88 in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 03 2022
Poster of National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
Siân Phillips was
88 in National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
as 'Mrs Utah Watkins / Polly Garter / Mrs Beyon'.
Wed, Jun 16 2021
Poster of Dream Horse
Dream Horse
Siân Phillips was
88 in Dream Horse
as 'Maureen'.
Fri, May 21 2021
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Siân Phillips was
87 in A Christmas Carol
as 'Grandmother / narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 04 2020
Poster of Summerland
Summerland
Siân Phillips was
87 in Summerland
as 'Margaret Corey'.
Fri, Jul 24 2020
Poster of National Theatre Live: Les Blancs
National Theatre Live: Les Blancs
Siân Phillips was
86 in National Theatre Live: Les Blancs
as 'Madame Neilsen'.
Sun, Sep 01 2019
Poster of Time & Again
Time & Again
Siân Phillips was
86 in Time & Again
as 'Eleanor'.
Sun, Jul 21 2019
Poster of Be Happy!
Be Happy!
Siân Phillips was
86 in Be Happy!
Sun, Jun 16 2019
Poster of Nureyev
Nureyev
Siân Phillips was
85 in Nureyev
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of To Provide All People
To Provide All People
Siân Phillips was
85 in To Provide All People
as 'Patient'.
Thu, Jun 28 2018
Poster of Miss Dalí
Miss Dalí
Siân Phillips was
84 in Miss Dalí
as 'Anna Maria Dalí'.
Fri, Apr 06 2018
Poster of Voyageuse
Voyageuse
Siân Phillips was
84 in Voyageuse
as 'Erica'.
Thu, Mar 01 2018
Poster of Hochelaga, Land of Souls
Hochelaga, Land of Souls
Siân Phillips was
84 in Hochelaga, Land of Souls
as 'Sarah Walker'.
Sat, Sep 09 2017
Poster of Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Siân Phillips was
83 in Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood
Siân Phillips was
81 in Under Milk Wood
as 'Mrs. Pugh'.
Sun, Jun 01 2014
Poster of A Picture of London
A Picture of London
Siân Phillips was
79 in A Picture of London
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, May 26 2012
Poster of The Mountain That Had To Be Painted
The Mountain That Had To Be Painted
Siân Phillips was
78 in The Mountain That Had To Be Painted
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, May 18 2011
Poster of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Siân Phillips was
73 in The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 03 2007
Poster of The Murder Room
The Murder Room
Siân Phillips was
71 in The Murder Room
as 'Marie Strickland'.
Sun, Oct 31 2004
Poster of Still: Here/Now
Still: Here/Now
Siân Phillips was
70 in Still: Here/Now
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 01 2003
Poster of Stalin: Inside the Terror
Stalin: Inside the Terror
Siân Phillips was
69 in Stalin: Inside the Terror
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jan 08 2003
Poster of I, Claudius: A Television Epic
I, Claudius: A Television Epic
Siân Phillips was
69 in I, Claudius: A Television Epic
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Siân Phillips was
66 in Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
as 'Evil Baroness'.
Sun, Jan 02 2000
Poster of Come and Go
Come and Go
Siân Phillips was
66 in Come and Go
as 'Ru'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Aristocrats
Aristocrats
Siân Phillips was
66 in Aristocrats
as 'Narrator/Older Lady Emily Lennox'.
Sun, Jun 20 1999
Poster of Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Siân Phillips was
65 in Alice Through the Looking Glass
as 'Red Queen'.
Sat, Dec 26 1998
Poster of The Scold's Bridle
The Scold's Bridle
Siân Phillips was
64 in The Scold's Bridle
as 'Mathilda Gillespie'.
Fri, Apr 10 1998
Poster of House of America
House of America
Siân Phillips was
63 in House of America
as 'Mam'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Mousehole Cat
The Mousehole Cat
Siân Phillips was
62 in The Mousehole Cat
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Dec 24 1995
Poster of The Vacillations of Poppy Carew
The Vacillations of Poppy Carew
Siân Phillips was
61 in The Vacillations of Poppy Carew
as 'Calypso'.
Sun, Mar 05 1995
Poster of The Borrowers
The Borrowers
Siân Phillips was
60 in The Borrowers
as 'Mrs. Driver'.
Sat, Nov 27 1993
Poster of The Age of Innocence
The Age of Innocence
Siân Phillips was
60 in The Age of Innocence
as 'Mrs. Archer'.
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The Chestnut Soldier
The Chestnut Soldier
Siân Phillips was
58 in The Chestnut Soldier
as 'Nain Griffiths'.
Wed, Nov 20 1991
Poster of The Black Candle
The Black Candle
Siân Phillips was
57 in The Black Candle
as 'Daisy Barnett'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Emlyn's Moon
Emlyn's Moon
Siân Phillips was
57 in Emlyn's Moon
as 'Nain Griffiths'.
Thu, Sep 06 1990
Poster of Red Empire
Red Empire
Siân Phillips was
56 in Red Empire
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 02 1990
Poster of Dark River
Dark River
Siân Phillips was
56 in Dark River
as 'Mrs. Blessington'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Valmont
Valmont
Siân Phillips was
56 in Valmont
as 'Madame de Volanges'.
Fri, Nov 17 1989
Poster of David Macaulay: Pyramid
David Macaulay: Pyramid
Siân Phillips was
55 in David Macaulay: Pyramid
as 'Mersyankh (voice)'.
Wed, Jan 04 1989
Poster of The Snow Spider
The Snow Spider
Siân Phillips was
55 in The Snow Spider
as 'Nain Griffiths'.
Sat, Nov 26 1988
Poster of Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Siân Phillips was
52 in Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
as 'Charal'.
Sun, Nov 24 1985
Poster of The Doctor and the Devils
The Doctor and the Devils
Siân Phillips was
52 in The Doctor and the Devils
as 'Annabella Rock'.
Fri, Oct 04 1985
Poster of Dune
Dune
Siân Phillips was
51 in Dune
as 'Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam'.
Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of How Many Miles to Babylon?
How Many Miles to Babylon?
Siân Phillips was
48 in How Many Miles to Babylon?
as 'Mrs Alicia Moore'.
Fri, Feb 26 1982
Poster of Clash of the Titans
Clash of the Titans
Siân Phillips was
48 in Clash of the Titans
as 'Cassiopeia'.
Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of Carpathian Eagle
Carpathian Eagle
Siân Phillips was
47 in Carpathian Eagle
as 'Mrs. Henska'.
Sat, Nov 08 1980
Poster of Nijinsky
Nijinsky
Siân Phillips was
46 in Nijinsky
as 'Lady Ripon'.
Thu, Mar 20 1980
Poster of Heartbreak House
Heartbreak House
Siân Phillips was
44 in Heartbreak House
as 'Hesione Hushabye'.
Thu, May 19 1977
Poster of Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
Siân Phillips was
41 in Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
as 'Mrs. Patrick Campbell'.
Tue, Nov 05 1974
Poster of Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood
Siân Phillips was
38 in Under Milk Wood
as 'Mrs. Ogmore-Pritchard'.
Thu, Jan 27 1972
Poster of Platonov
Platonov
Siân Phillips was
38 in Platonov
as 'Anna'.
Sun, May 23 1971
Poster of Murphy's War
Murphy's War
Siân Phillips was
37 in Murphy's War
as 'Hayden'.
Wed, Jan 27 1971
Poster of Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Siân Phillips was
36 in Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as 'Ursula Mossbank'.
Wed, Nov 05 1969
Poster of Laughter in the Dark
Laughter in the Dark
Siân Phillips was
35 in Laughter in the Dark
as 'Lady Pamela More'.
Sun, May 11 1969
Poster of Thief
Thief
Siân Phillips was
35 in Thief
as 'Woman'.
Wed, Jul 24 1968
Poster of It’s Dearer After Midnight
It’s Dearer After Midnight
Siân Phillips was
34 in It’s Dearer After Midnight
as 'Jo'.
Fri, Feb 23 1968
Poster of Eh, Joe?
Eh, Joe?
Siân Phillips was
33 in Eh, Joe?
as 'Voice'.
Mon, Jul 04 1966
Poster of Young Cassidy
Young Cassidy
Siân Phillips was
31 in Young Cassidy
as 'Ella'.
Thu, Feb 25 1965
Poster of Becket
Becket
Siân Phillips was
30 in Becket
as 'Gwendolen'.
Wed, Mar 11 1964
Poster of The Longest Day
The Longest Day
Siân Phillips was
29 in The Longest Day
as 'WRNS Officer (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 25 1962

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Chelsea Detective
The Chelsea Detective
Siân Phillips was
88+ in The Chelsea Detective
as 'Grandma Dix'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 07 2022
Poster of Wonders of the Celtic Deep
Wonders of the Celtic Deep
Siân Phillips was
88+ in Wonders of the Celtic Deep
as 'Self - Narrator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2021
Poster of A Year in the Beacons
A Year in the Beacons
Siân Phillips was
88+ in A Year in the Beacons
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 29 2021
Poster of McDonald & Dodds
McDonald & Dodds
Siân Phillips was
86+ in McDonald & Dodds
as 'Agnes Gillian'.
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Sun, Mar 01 2020
Poster of Good Omens
Good Omens
Siân Phillips was
86+ in Good Omens
as 'Mr. Henderson'.
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Fri, May 31 2019
Poster of The Last Detective
The Last Detective
Siân Phillips was
69+ in The Last Detective
as 'Vera Dulciman'.
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Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of Attila
Attila
Siân Phillips was
67+ in Attila
as 'Grandmother'.
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Tue, Jan 30 2001
Poster of The Magician's House
The Magician's House
Siân Phillips was
66+ in The Magician's House
as 'Meg Lewis'.
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Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of The Scold's Bridle
The Scold's Bridle
Siân Phillips was
65+ in The Scold's Bridle
as 'Mathilda'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Arthouse
Arthouse
Siân Phillips was
64+ in Arthouse
as 'Self - Commentary'.
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Sun, Oct 26 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Siân Phillips was
63+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Lady Annabel Butler'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of La Femme Nikita
La Femme Nikita
Siân Phillips was
63+ in La Femme Nikita
as 'Adrian'.
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Mon, Jan 13 1997
Poster of Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
Siân Phillips was
63+ in Ivanhoe
as 'Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine'.
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Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Siân Phillips was
62+ in Silent Witness
as 'Beattie Elletson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of The Return of the Borrowers
The Return of the Borrowers
Siân Phillips was
60+ in The Return of the Borrowers
as 'Mrs. Driver'.
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Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Heidi
Heidi
Siân Phillips was
60+ in Heidi
as 'Frau Sesemann'.
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Sun, Jul 18 1993
Poster of Perfect Scoundrels
Perfect Scoundrels
Siân Phillips was
56+ in Perfect Scoundrels
as 'Mother Aloysius'.
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Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Siân Phillips was
55+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Mrs. Laura Upward'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Siân Phillips was
54+ in Vanity Fair
as 'Miss Matilda Crawley'.
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Sun, Sep 06 1987
Poster of The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
Siân Phillips was
53+ in The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
as 'Duchess of Windsor'.
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Sun, Feb 08 1987
Poster of Smiley's People
Smiley's People
Siân Phillips was
49+ in Smiley's People
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Mon, Sep 20 1982
Poster of Hammer House of Horror
Hammer House of Horror
Siân Phillips was
47+ in Hammer House of Horror
as 'Mrs. Henska'.
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Sat, Sep 13 1980
Poster of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Siân Phillips was
46+ in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
as 'Ann Smiley'.
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Mon, Sep 10 1979
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Siân Phillips was
45+ in Tales of the Unexpected
as 'Hermione'.
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Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Warrior Queen
Warrior Queen
Siân Phillips was
44+ in Warrior Queen
as 'Queen Boudicca'.
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Mon, Feb 20 1978
Poster of I, Claudius
I, Claudius
Siân Phillips was
43+ in I, Claudius
as 'Livia, Livia Drusilla'.
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Mon, Sep 20 1976
Poster of How Green Was My Valley
How Green Was My Valley
Siân Phillips was
42+ in How Green Was My Valley
as 'Beth Morgan'.
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Mon, Dec 29 1975
Poster of Shoulder to Shoulder
Shoulder to Shoulder
Siân Phillips was
40+ in Shoulder to Shoulder
as 'Emmeline Pankhurst'.
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Wed, Apr 03 1974
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Siân Phillips was
22+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Siân Phillips was
18+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Lady Lavery'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951