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Cleopatra Mary Palmer MBE (née Sylvestre; born 19 April 1945), known professionally as Cleo Sylvestre, is an English actress in film, stage and television. She was the first black woman ever to play a leading role at the National Theatre in London.
Cleo Sylvestre was born on 19 April 1945 in Hitchin, Herts, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Paddington (2014), The Punk (1993) and Kate (1970).
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- April 19, 1945
- Cleo Sylvestre
Veteran actor Cleo Sylvestre has had a fascinating life—she was the first Black woman to play a leading role at the National Theatre in London; she was praised by Laurence Olivier; and the...
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Mar 23, 2022 · Cleo Sylvestre is a woman of many firsts: she is the first Black woman to play a leading role at the National Theatre in London, one of the first Black actors to have a recurring role in a primetime British soap and one of the first Black Brits to release a single in 1964 – wi...
Cleo Sylvestre was born on April 19, 1945 in Hitchin, Herts, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Paddington (2014), The Punk (1993) and Kate (1970).
- April 19, 1945
In this podcast episode, we hear all about the life and career of Cleo Sylvestre, the incredible pioneering black actor who broke down the doors of racism in...
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In this podcast episode, we hear all about the life and career of Cleo Sylvestre, the incredible pioneering black actor who broke down the doors of racism in theatre, film and television in the UK.
