Sydney Chandler

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Sydney Chandler (born February 13, 1996) [1] [2] is an American actress.

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Career

In October 2020, Chandler was cast in Don't Worry Darling , directed by Olivia Wilde. [3] In January 2021, she was cast in the FX miniseries Pistol , a series about The Sex Pistols. Chandler would play Chrissie Hynde, founding member of The Pretenders. [4] She learned how to sing and play guitar to prepare for the role. [5]

Chandler will next appear in the Apple TV+ series Sugar alongside Colin Farrell, [6] and in May 2023 was cast in the lead role of Noah Hawley's Alien television series for FX on Hulu. [7]

Personal life

Chandler is the daughter of actor Kyle Chandler, and was raised outside of Austin, Texas. [8] She lived in London during the production of Pistol. [2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016The Golden RutJade (Coffee Shop Actress)
2019JellyfishWomanShort film
2022ChemistrySandyShort film; also writer
Don't Worry Darling Violet

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 SKAM Austin Eve OlsenRecurring role; 7 episodes (season 2)
2022 Pistol Chrissie Hynde Miniseries, 6 episodes
2024 Sugar Upcoming series
TBA Alien WendyUpcoming series; filming

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References

  1. "Sydney Chandler on Instagram: "Today I'm 27. Today my gramps would have been 82. Today I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the new friendships and connections that have colored my life. The highs and the lows. Cheers to another one down the hatch. And don't forget to stretch xx 🌷"". Instagram . February 13, 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
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