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- Birth nameCleopatra Mary Sylvestre
- Cleo Sylvestre was born on April 19, 1945 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for Paddington (2014), The Punk (1993) and Kate (1970). She was married to Ian Palmer. She died on September 20, 2024.
- SpouseIan Palmer(1977 - 1995) (his death, 2 children)
- She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2023 King's New Year's Honours List for her services to Drama and to Charity in London, England.
- The first black actress to play a leading role at the National Theatre.
- For twenty years until 2016, she was joint Artistic Director of the award-winning Rosemary Branch Theatre.
- Educated at Camden School for Girls and later attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
- Worked regularly with Ken Loach: on his first film Poor Cow and later on Cathy Come Home and Up the Junction.
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