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

(1941-05-04)May 4, 1941
North Hollywood, California
DiedJune 20, 2015(2015-06-20) (aged 74)
Springfield, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor, auctioneer
Spouse(s)Anne Driscoll Sydes
Children3
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.

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]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1946Claudia and DavidBobby Naughton
1946Johnny Comes Flying HomeButch CaryUncredited
1947It's a Joke, Son!WilliamUncredited
1947It Happened on Fifth AvenueJackie TempleUncredited
1947Miracle on 34th StreetPeterUncredited
1947DriftwoodOne of McDougal's ChildrenUncredited
1947Song of LoveFerdinand Schumann
1948Sitting PrettyTony KingUncredited
1948Canon CityJerry Bauer
1949Chicken Every SundayOliver HefferanUncredited
1949Reign of TerrorPierre's SonUncredited
1950Cheaper by the DozenFred GilbrethUncredited
1950Shadow on the WallBobby
1951The Lady Says NoBoy Delivering PhotoUncredited
1952Belles on Their ToesDan GilbrethUncredited
1952Ellis in FreedomlandMale Model - Boy in Buster Brown Outfit
1954The Glenn Miller StoryHerbert MillerUncredited
1956Lust for LifeCorUncredited
1958Gunsmoke in TucsonYoung Brazos(final film role)

References
  1. Lentz III, Harris (August 2015). "Obituaries". Classic Images (482): 49–56.
  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. Cheng, Cheryl (June 24, 2015). "Child Actor Anthony Sydes Dies at 74". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
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