Anthony Sydes
Thomas Anthony Sydes (May 4, 1941 – June 20, 2015) was an American child actor on film and television.
Anthony Sydes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thomas Anthony Sydes May 4, 1941 North Hollywood, California |
| Died | June 20, 2015 (aged 74) Springfield, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor, auctioneer |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Driscoll Sydes |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Thomas and Ruth Sydes |
Early years
Sydes was born May 4, 1941, in North Hollywood, California.[1] He was the son of Thomas and Ruth Sydes, and he had a brother, Jonathan, and two sisters, Debbie and Carol.[2][3]
Film
Sydes made his film debut in Claudia and David (1946).[4] Sydes' last film appearance was in Gunsmoke in Tucson (1958).[4]
Military service
After his retirement from acting, Sydes joined the United States Army in 1963, and was stationed in Vietnam, Germany, and Italy. He earned a National Defense Service Medal and a Purple Heart for his 20 years of service.
Later years
Sydes founded A&A Auction Gallery in 1980, and became a member of the National Auctioneers Association.
Death
Sydes died in Springfield, Virginia on June 20, 2015.[4] He was survived by three children, and nine grandchildren.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Claudia and David | Bobby Naughton | |
| 1946 | Johnny Comes Flying Home | Butch Cary | Uncredited |
| 1947 | It's a Joke, Son! | William | Uncredited |
| 1947 | It Happened on Fifth Avenue | Jackie Temple | Uncredited |
| 1947 | Miracle on 34th Street | Peter | Uncredited |
| 1947 | Driftwood | One of McDougal's Children | Uncredited |
| 1947 | Song of Love | Ferdinand Schumann | |
| 1948 | Sitting Pretty | Tony King | Uncredited |
| 1948 | Canon City | Jerry Bauer | |
| 1949 | Chicken Every Sunday | Oliver Hefferan | Uncredited |
| 1949 | Reign of Terror | Pierre's Son | Uncredited |
| 1950 | Cheaper by the Dozen | Fred Gilbreth | Uncredited |
| 1950 | Shadow on the Wall | Bobby | |
| 1951 | The Lady Says No | Boy Delivering Photo | Uncredited |
| 1952 | Belles on Their Toes | Dan Gilbreth | Uncredited |
| 1952 | Ellis in Freedomland | Male Model - Boy in Buster Brown Outfit | |
| 1954 | The Glenn Miller Story | Herbert Miller | Uncredited |
| 1956 | Lust for Life | Cor | Uncredited |
| 1958 | Gunsmoke in Tucson | Young Brazos | (final film role) |
References
- Lentz III, Harris (August 2015). "Obituaries". Classic Images (482): 49–56.
- "It's the Season for Togetherness". Valley News. December 22, 1974. p. 30. Retrieved October 28, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- Lisanti, Tom (2003). Drive-in Dream Girls. McFarland. p. 224. ISBN 9780786415755.
- Cheng, Cheryl (June 24, 2015). "Child Actor Anthony Sydes Dies at 74". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
