Susie Silvey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Susie Silvey
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Silvey in 2012
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Susan Silvey
17 September 1956 London, England
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| Occupation | Actress, dancer, model |
| Children | 1 daughter |
Susan "Susie" Silvey (born September 17, 1956) is an English actress, dancer, and model. She was very active in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Susie Silvey's Early Life and Dance Training
Susie Silvey went to the Harrow School of Art. There, she spent five years studying ballet. She also learned jazz and tap dancing for three years. Her dance skills led her to perform on the popular TV show Top of the Pops in the 1980s.
Susie Silvey's Acting Career
Susie Silvey had many roles in television shows and movies. She was known for her versatile performances.
Television Appearances
Susie Silvey appeared in several well-known television shows. These included The Dick Emery Show (1980) and Terry and June (1980). She also had a role in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981). Other shows she appeared in were Emery Presents: Legacy of Murder (1982) and Smiley's People (1982). She also featured in Jemima Shore Investigates (1983) and Never the Twain (1983).
Her other television work included the Stanley Baxter Show and the Kenny Everett Show. She was also seen on The Professionals and The Two Ronnies. Later, she appeared in EastEnders and The Bill.
Film Roles and Music Videos
Susie Silvey also acted in several films. These included The Long Good Friday (1980) and Xtro (1983). She also appeared in Blue Ice (1992) and Shining Through (1992). One notable appearance was as a roller skater in the opening of the James Bond film Octopussy (1983). She was shown in silhouette during this scene.
Beyond films, Silvey featured in music videos. She appeared in videos for famous artists like Paul McCartney and the Cure. She was also in the Joe Cocker video for his song 'Civilized Man' (1984).
Susie Silvey's Current Activities
Today, Susie Silvey is involved with the Celebrities Guild of Great Britain. She is a member of their committee. She also belongs to the Heritage Foundation. In these roles, she helps organize events to raise money for good causes. She also helps arrange for celebrities to attend special events. These events often include the unveiling of blue plaques. Blue plaques are special signs placed on buildings to honor famous people who lived or worked there.
For example, in May 2013, she was at the unveiling of blue plaques for Jet Harris, Robin Gibb, and Morecambe and Wise. These plaques were unveiled at Teddington Studios.
In August 2012, Susie Silvey appeared on the TV show Cash in the Attic. She was on the show with her daughter, Sarah Silvey-Fine. More recently, in November 2020, she was featured in a Channel 5 documentary. This documentary was called Dick Emery's Comedy Gold.
See also
In Spanish: Susie Silvey para niños
