Sybil Thorndike
/ˌsɪbl ˈθɔːndaɪk/
/ˌsɪbl ˈθɔːrndaɪk/
- (1882-1976) an English actor best known for her performances in the plays of Shakespeare, especially at the Old Vic theatre in London. She also appeared in several films and continued acting until she was 87 years old. She was made a dame in 1931.
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