Sally Thomsett
Encyclopedia
Sally Thomsett is a British
actress.
She is mainly remembered for starring in the 1970 film The Railway Children
, and for playing Jo in the TV sitcom, Man About the House
(1973–1976). She also appeared in the 1971 movie, Straw Dogs, where she played an attractive girl accidentally killed by the mentally handicapped
character.
, who played her on-screen "older" sister, Bobbie. Her contract forbade her to reveal her true age during the making of the film, and was also not allowed to be seen smoking, drinking, driving her car, or in the company of her boyfriend during the shoot. (She did however make an appearance on BBC children's television shortly after, where the interviewer said, "I wouldn't dream of asking a lady her age, but you're obviously quite a bit older than the part you played in the film".) After release, she received a BAFTA award nomination for Best Promising Newcomer.
United Kingdom
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actress.
She is mainly remembered for starring in the 1970 film The Railway Children
The Railway Children (film)
The Railway Children is a 1970 British drama film based on the novel of the same name by E. Nesbit. The film was directed by Lionel Jeffries, and stars Dinah Sheridan, Jenny Agutter , Sally Thomsett and Bernard Cribbins in leading roles...
, and for playing Jo in the TV sitcom, Man About the House
Man About the House
Man About the House is a British sitcom starring Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomsett that was broadcast for six seasons on ITV from 1973 to 1976. It was created and written by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke. The series was considered daring at the time due to its subject matter of...
(1973–1976). She also appeared in the 1971 movie, Straw Dogs, where she played an attractive girl accidentally killed by the mentally handicapped
Developmental disability
Developmental disability is a term used in the United States and Canada to describe lifelong disabilities attributable to mental or physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18. It is not synonymous with "developmental delay" which is often a consequence of a temporary illness or trauma during...
character.
The Railway Children
In 1970, Thomsett was cast as the 11-year-old Phyllis, despite the actress being 20 years old at the time - older than Jenny AgutterJenny Agutter
Jennifer Ann "Jenny" Agutter is an English film and television actress. She began her career as a child actress in the mid 1960s, starring in the BBC television series The Railway Children and the film adaptation of the same book, before moving on to adult roles and relocating to Hollywood.She...
, who played her on-screen "older" sister, Bobbie. Her contract forbade her to reveal her true age during the making of the film, and was also not allowed to be seen smoking, drinking, driving her car, or in the company of her boyfriend during the shoot. (She did however make an appearance on BBC children's television shortly after, where the interviewer said, "I wouldn't dream of asking a lady her age, but you're obviously quite a bit older than the part you played in the film".) After release, she received a BAFTA award nomination for Best Promising Newcomer.
Personal life
She is married to Paul Agnew, a landscape gardener; they have one child, Charlotte Agnew.Selected filmography
- Seventy Deadly Pills (1964)
- Danny the Dragon (1967)
- The Railway ChildrenThe Railway Children (film)The Railway Children is a 1970 British drama film based on the novel of the same name by E. Nesbit. The film was directed by Lionel Jeffries, and stars Dinah Sheridan, Jenny Agutter , Sally Thomsett and Bernard Cribbins in leading roles...
(1970) - Straw Dogs (1971)
- Baxter!Baxter!Baxter! is a 1973 British drama film directed by Lionel Jeffries and starring Patricia Neal, Jean-Pierre Cassel and Britt Ekland. A young boy struggles to overcome his speech problem and strained relationship with his parents.-Cast:...
(1973) - Man About the HouseMan About the HouseMan About the House is a British sitcom starring Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomsett that was broadcast for six seasons on ITV from 1973 to 1976. It was created and written by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke. The series was considered daring at the time due to its subject matter of...
(1974)