Siân Phillips

ACTOR, AUTHOR, SINGER

Born in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Glamorgan, Jane Elizabeth Ailwên Phillips, better known as Siân Phillips is a stage and screen actress and singer. She is most famed for playing the role of Livia in the BBC adaptation of I, Claudius but has starred in TV programmes and stage plays since her late teens. Since 2005, BAFTA Cymru presents a significant contribution award named after Siân.