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 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
Siân Phillips was 91 in Apple Cider Vinegar as 'Voice'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2024
Poster of Siân Phillips at 90
Siân Phillips at 90
Siân Phillips was 90 in Siân Phillips at 90 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 2023
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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 2021
Poster of Dream Horse
Dream Horse
Siân Phillips was 88 in Dream Horse as 'Maureen'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 2021
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Siân Phillips was 87 in A Christmas Carol as 'Grandmother / narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2020
Poster of Summerland
Summerland
Siân Phillips was 87 in Summerland as 'Margaret Corey'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 2019
Poster of Time & Again
Time & Again
Siân Phillips was 86 in Time & Again as 'Eleanor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 2019
Poster of Be Happy!
Be Happy!
Siân Phillips was 86 in Be Happy!
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 2019
Poster of Nureyev
Nureyev
Siân Phillips was 85 in Nureyev as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 2018
Poster of Miss Dalí
Miss Dalí
Siân Phillips was 84 in Miss Dalí as 'Anna Maria Dalí'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2018
Poster of Voyageuse
Voyageuse
Siân Phillips was 84 in Voyageuse as 'Erica'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 2017
Poster of Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Siân Phillips was 83 in Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood
Siân Phillips was 81 in Under Milk Wood as 'Mrs. Pugh'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2012
Poster of Lovesong
Lovesong
Siân Phillips was 78 in Lovesong as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 2007
Poster of The Murder Room
The Murder Room
Siân Phillips was 71 in The Murder Room as 'Marie Strickland'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 2004
Poster of Still: Here/Now
Still: Here/Now
Siân Phillips was 70 in Still: Here/Now as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 2000
Poster of Come and Go
Come and Go
Siân Phillips was 66 in Come and Go as 'Ru'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Aristocrats
Aristocrats
Siân Phillips was 66 in Aristocrats as 'Narrator/Older Lady Emily Lennox'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1998
Poster of House of America
House of America
Siân Phillips was 63 in House of America as 'Mam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Mousehole Cat
The Mousehole Cat
Siân Phillips was 62 in The Mousehole Cat as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1995
Poster of The Age of Innocence
The Age of Innocence
Siân Phillips was 60 in The Age of Innocence as 'Mrs. Archer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The Chestnut Soldier
The Chestnut Soldier
Siân Phillips was 58 in The Chestnut Soldier as 'Nain Griffiths'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1991
Poster of The Black Candle
The Black Candle
Siân Phillips was 57 in The Black Candle as 'Daisy Barnett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Emlyn's Moon
Emlyn's Moon
Siân Phillips was 57 in Emlyn's Moon as 'Nain Griffiths'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1990
Poster of Red Empire
Red Empire
Siân Phillips was 56 in Red Empire as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1990
Poster of Dark River
Dark River
Siân Phillips was 56 in Dark River as 'Mrs. Blessington'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Valmont
Valmont
Siân Phillips was 56 in Valmont as 'Madame de Volanges'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1989
Poster of David Macaulay: Pyramid
David Macaulay: Pyramid
Siân Phillips was 55 in David Macaulay: Pyramid as 'Mersyankh (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 1989
Poster of The Snow Spider
The Snow Spider
Siân Phillips was 55 in The Snow Spider as 'Nain Griffiths'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1985
Poster of Dune
Dune
Siân Phillips was 51 in Dune as 'Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of Carpathian Eagle
Carpathian Eagle
Siân Phillips was 47 in Carpathian Eagle as 'Mrs. Henska'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1980
Poster of Nijinsky
Nijinsky
Siân Phillips was 46 in Nijinsky as 'Lady Ripon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1980
Poster of Heartbreak House
Heartbreak House
Siân Phillips was 44 in Heartbreak House as 'Hesione Hushabye'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1977
Poster of The Achurch Letters
The Achurch Letters
Siân Phillips was 43 in The Achurch Letters as 'Janet Achurch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 1977
Poster of Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
Siân Phillips was 41 in Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill as 'Mrs. Patrick Campbell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 1974
Poster of Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood
Siân Phillips was 38 in Under Milk Wood as 'Mrs. Ogmore-Pritchard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 1972
Poster of Platonov
Platonov
Siân Phillips was 38 in Platonov as 'Anna'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 23 1971
Poster of Murphy's War
Murphy's War
Siân Phillips was 37 in Murphy's War as 'Hayden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1971
Poster of Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Siân Phillips was 36 in Goodbye, Mr. Chips as 'Ursula Mossbank'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1969
Poster of Thief
Thief
Siân Phillips was 35 in Thief as 'Woman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1968
Poster of Eh, Joe?
Eh, Joe?
Siân Phillips was 33 in Eh, Joe? as 'Voice'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 1966
Poster of Young Cassidy
Young Cassidy
Siân Phillips was 31 in Young Cassidy as 'Ella'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1965
Poster of Becket
Becket
Siân Phillips was 30 in Becket as 'Gwendolen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 11 1964
Poster of Don Juan in Hell
Don Juan in Hell
Siân Phillips was 29 in Don Juan in Hell as 'Dona Ana'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 1962
Poster of The Longest Day
The Longest Day
Siân Phillips was 29 in The Longest Day as 'WRNS Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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 Emperor: Rise & Fall of a Dynasty
Emperor: Rise & Fall of a Dynasty
Siân Phillips was 91+ in Emperor: Rise & Fall of a Dynasty as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 2024
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Siân Phillips was 90+ in Doctor Who as 'Enid Meadows'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 11 2024
Poster of The Chelsea Detective
The Chelsea Detective
Siân Phillips was 88+ in The Chelsea Detective as 'Grandma Dix'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 29 2021
Poster of McDonald & Dodds
McDonald & Dodds
Siân Phillips was 86+ in McDonald & Dodds as 'Agnes Gillian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 2020
Poster of Good Omens
Good Omens
Siân Phillips was 86+ in Good Omens as 'Mr. Henderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 31 2019
Poster of The Last Detective
The Last Detective
Siân Phillips was 69+ in The Last Detective as 'Vera Dulciman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of Attila
Attila
Siân Phillips was 67+ in Attila as 'Grandmother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Arthouse
Arthouse
Siân Phillips was 64+ in Arthouse as 'Self - Commentary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Siân Phillips was 63+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Lady Annabel Butler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of La Femme Nikita
La Femme Nikita
Siân Phillips was 63+ in La Femme Nikita as 'Adrian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 13 1997
Poster of Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
Siân Phillips was 63+ in Ivanhoe as 'Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Siân Phillips was 62+ in Silent Witness as 'Beattie Elletson'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Heidi
Heidi
Siân Phillips was 60+ in Heidi as 'Frau Sesemann'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 18 1993
Poster of Perfect Scoundrels
Perfect Scoundrels
Siân Phillips was 56+ in Perfect Scoundrels as 'Mother Aloysius'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Shadow of the Noose
Shadow of the Noose
Siân Phillips was 55+ in Shadow of the Noose as 'Lady Scott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Siân Phillips was 55+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Mrs. Laura Upward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Siân Phillips was 54+ in Vanity Fair as 'Miss Matilda Crawley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 08 1987
Poster of Smiley's People
Smiley's People
Siân Phillips was 49+ in Smiley's People as 'Lady Ann Smiley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1982
Poster of Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
Siân Phillips was 48+ in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years as 'Clementine Churchill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1981
Poster of Hammer House of Horror
Hammer House of Horror
Siân Phillips was 47+ in Hammer House of Horror as 'Mrs. Henska'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1979
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Siân Phillips was 46+ in Crime and Punishment as 'Katerina Ivanovna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 22 1979
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Siân Phillips was 45+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Hermione'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Warrior Queen
Warrior Queen
Siân Phillips was 44+ in Warrior Queen as 'Queen Boudicca'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1978
Poster of I, Claudius
I, Claudius
Siân Phillips was 43+ in I, Claudius as 'Livia, Livia Drusilla'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 29 1975
Poster of Shoulder to Shoulder
Shoulder to Shoulder
Siân Phillips was 40+ in Shoulder to Shoulder as 'Emmeline Pankhurst'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 03 1974
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Siân Phillips was 22+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951