Sylvia May Laura Syms was a veteran English actress, active on stage and screen with a career that spanned over 60 years starring in films like My Teenage Daughter and Woman in a Dressing Gown. Syms was born in Woolwich, southeast London, England and was educated at convent schools. To become an actress she attended The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art graduating in 1954. At the beginning of her career Syms featured in repertory theatre in Eastbourne and Bath. Her 1956 movie titled Teenage Bad Gir... moreSylvia May Laura Syms was a veteran English actress, active on stage and screen with a career that spanned over 60 years starring in films like My Teenage Daughter and Woman in a Dressing Gown. Syms was born in Woolwich, southeast London, England and was educated at convent schools. To become an actress she attended The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art graduating in 1954. At the beginning of her career Syms featured in repertory theatre in Eastbourne and Bath. Her 1956 movie titled Teenage Bad Girl increased her popularity in the UK. Syms went on to have a successful career, she portrayed Magret Thatcher in Thatcher: The Final Days and The Queen potraying Queen Elizabeth. Syms was married to Alan Edney and together had daughter Beatie Edney who is also an actress.
