Table of Contents
- 1 Who is Lady Penelope based on?
- 2 Is Sylvia Anderson still alive?
- 3 What does Fab mean in Thunderbirds?
- 4 Why are the Thunderbirds called Thunderbirds?
- 5 Will there be a Thunderbirds are go Season 5?
- 6 Who was in Thunderbird 2?
- 7 Who is the voice of Penelope in Thunderbirds?
- 8 Who is the voice of Lady Penelope Creighton Ward?
Who is Lady Penelope based on?
Sylvia Anderson
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward was based on Sylvia Anderson, the co-creator of the show, who also lent the marionette her voice. After the new series was announced, she invited me to her Berkshire home to discuss her career pulling the strings of Thunderbirds, Joe 90 and others.
Is Sylvia Anderson still alive?
Deceased (1927–2016)
Sylvia Anderson/Living or Deceased
How old is Lady Penelope in Thunderbirds are go?
26-year-old
26-year-old Lady Penelope’s Thunderbirds backstory has her born on Dec. 24, 2039. She’s the daughter of aristocrat Lord Hugh Creighton-Ward, who was invited by the British government to go to India to look after a tea growing plantation.
Who is Lady Penelope in the movie The Thunderbirds?
Sophia Myles
In the world of Thunderbirds, Penelope is employed by the secret organisation International Rescue as its London field agent. The puppet character of the TV series and first two films were voiced by Sylvia Anderson….Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward.
| Lady Penelope | |
|---|---|
| Portrayed by | Sophia Myles (2004 live-action film) |
What does Fab mean in Thunderbirds?
International Rescues’ radio code “F-A-B”, meaning “message received and understood”, didn’t stand for anything, it was just supposed to sound “hip”. In fact, when asked what it stood for, Gerry Anderson once replied, with some bemusement, “Fab,” as though it were obvious.
Why are the Thunderbirds called Thunderbirds?
The Thunderbirds Squadron tours the United States and much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially marked aircraft. The squadron’s name is taken from the legendary creature that appears in the mythologies of several indigenous North American cultures.
Who did the voice of Lady Penelope?
Sylvia AndersonThunderbirds
Rosamund PikeThunderbirds Are Go
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward/Voiced by
Who was Gerry Anderson married to?
Mary Robinsm. 1981–2012
Sylvia Andersonm. 1960–1980Betty Wrightmanm. 1952–1960
Gerry Anderson/Spouse
Will there be a Thunderbirds are go Season 5?
A third and final series was confirmed on 5 May 2016 and was broadcast between 31 March–26 May 2018, 18 May–13 July 2019 and 4 January–22 February 2020.
Who was in Thunderbird 2?
Virgil Tracy
Thunderbird 2 is a large, green VTOL aircraft that is used in most earth-based rescue missions. It is piloted by Virgil Tracy, who is often accompanied by either Scott Tracy, Alan Tracy, Gordon Tracy, Brains or sometimes Tin-Tin, and on at least one occasion by Lady Penelope.
Why did Gerry Anderson hate Tracy?
The series (1965-66) Creator’s Pest: Gerry Anderson hated John Tracy due to his “all-American” quality, among numerous other reasons he has cited over the years, which is why John is so rarely seen in the series.
What happened to Jeff Tracy’s wife?
His wife died possibly in a non-canonical 1993 comic strip, in which she and Jeff’s father, Grant Tracy, died in an avalanche, while a novel published in 2008 had her pass away as a result of a road accident, where her vehicle fell off the side of a cliff.
Who is the voice of Penelope in Thunderbirds?
In the world of Thunderbirds, Penelope is employed by the secret organisation International Rescue as its London field agent. The puppet character of the TV series and first two films were voiced by Sylvia Anderson. In the live-action film, she was portrayed by Sophia Myles, while in the remake series she is voiced by Rosamund Pike.
Who is the voice of Lady Penelope Creighton Ward?
The puppet character of the TV series and first two films were voiced by Sylvia Anderson. In the live-action film, she was portrayed by Sophia Myles, while in the remake series she is voiced by Rosamund Pike.
Who was the actress who played Lady Penelope?
In the 2004 live-action film based on the series, British actress Sophia Myles portrayed Lady Penelope.
Where did Sylvia Anderson from Thunderbirds come from?
Born in south London to a boxing promoter and a dressmaker, Sylvia Anderson graduated from the London School of Economics with a degree in sociology and political science. She spent several years in the US and worked as a journalist before returning to the UK and joining a TV production company, where she met her future husband.