Introduction
Thomas Anthony Sydes (May 4, 1941 – June 20, 2015) was an American child actor on film and television.
Early years
Sydes was born May 4, 1941, in North Hollywood, California. He was the son of Thomas and Ruth Sydes, and he had a brother, Jonathan, and two sisters, Debbie and Carol.
Film
Sydes made his film debut in Claudia and David (1946). Sydes' last film appearance was in Gunsmoke in Tucson (1958).
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. They had two daughters and a son.
Death
Sydes died in Springfield, Virginia on June 20, 2015. He was survived by three children, and nine grandchildren.
Selected filmography
- Claudia and David (1946)
- Johnny Comes Flying Home (1946)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
- Song of Love (1947)
- Sitting Pretty (1948)
- Chicken Every Sunday (1949)
- Cheaper by the Dozen (1950)
- Shadow on the Wall (1950)
- Belles on Their Toes (1952)
- Lust for Life (1956)