Anthony Sydes

Anthony Sydes
Born Thomas Anthony Sydes
(1941-05-04)May 4, 1941
North Hollywood, California
Died June 20, 2015(2015-06-20) (aged 74)
Springfield, Virginia
Nationality American
Occupation Actor, auctioneer
Spouse(s) Anne Driscoll Sydes
Parent(s) Thomas and Ruth Sydes

Thomas Anthony Sydes (May 4, 1941 – June 20, 2015) was an American child actor on film and television.

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.

Personal life

Sydes was married to the former Ann Driscoll.[2] They had two daughters and a son.[4]

Death

Sydes died in Springfield, Virginia on June 20, 2015.[4] He was survived by three children, and nine grandchildren.[4]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ↑ Lentz III, Harris (August 2015). "Obituaries". Classic Images (482): 49–56.
  2. 1 2 "It's the Season for Togetherness". Valley News. December 22, 1974. p. 30. Retrieved October 28, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Lisanti, Tom (2003). Drive-in Dream Girls. McFarland. p. 224. ISBN 9780786415755.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Cheng, Cheryl (June 24, 2015). "Child Actor Anthony Sydes Dies at 74". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 October 2015.

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