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Dame Jane Elizabeth Ailwên Phillips DBE (born 14 May 1933), known professionally as Siân Phillips (/ ʃ ɑː n / SHAHN), is a Welsh actress. Her early career consisted primarily of stage roles, including the title roles in Ibsen's Hedda Gabler and George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan.
Siân Phillips is a versatile and award-winning stage and screen actress, known for roles in I, Claudius, Dune, Goodbye, Mr. Chips and more. She was born in Wales, married Peter O'Toole and Robin Sachs, and received a DBE for her services to drama.
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- Bettws, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK
Feb 11, 2023 · Film. Siân Phillips on marriage to Peter O’Toole: ‘It was like holding sand in my hand’. Peter O’Toole’s former wife is central to a new documentary portrait of the Lawrence of Arabia star.
Siân Phillips. Actress: Dune. Welsh-born stage veteran Dame Siân Phillips is forever identified on television as the tarantula mother/empress Livia in the classic BBC miniseries I, Claudius (1976) (for which she won a BAFTA-TV award), and as the Reverend Mother in the science fiction epic film Dune (1984).
- May 14, 1933
Dec 29, 2023 · The 90-year-old Welsh actor reflects on her journey from rural Wales to Hollywood, her roles in I, Claudius and The Night of the Iguana, and her turbulent relationship with the late star. She also shares her views on Wales, education and friendship with Elizabeth Taylor.
- Claire Allfree
Mar 1, 2024 · Siân Phillips at 90. From Hollywood to the West End, acclaimed Welsh actress Dame Siân Phillips has done it all – and shows no signs of stopping. A new documentary, Siân Phillips at 90,...
Mar 1, 2024 · Acclaimed actress Dame Siân Phillips is still working at 90. The star of I, Claudius speaks openly about her marriage to Peter O'Toole and reflects on her life and glittering career. Show more
