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Phyllis Somerville

Bio: Phyllis Jeanne Somerville (December 12, 1943 – July 16, 2020) was an American stage, film, and television actress. She is best known for her roles in Little Children (2006), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Surviving Family (2012), The Big C (2010–2013), and Outsiders (2016–2017)
Born: Sun, Dec 12 1943
Birthplace: Iowa City, Iowa, USA

Death: Thu, Jul 16 2020
Phyllis Somerville is 76 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Poms
Poms
Phyllis Somerville was 75 in Poms as 'Helen'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 2019
Poster of Diane
Diane
Phyllis Somerville was 75 in Diane as 'Ina'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 2019
Poster of Our Souls at Night
Our Souls at Night
Phyllis Somerville was 73 in Our Souls at Night as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 2017
Poster of One Fall
One Fall
Phyllis Somerville was 72 in One Fall as 'Mrs.Barrows'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2016
Poster of Detours
Detours
Phyllis Somerville was 72 in Detours as 'Annie Delaney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 2016
Poster of Stuff
Stuff
Phyllis Somerville was 71 in Stuff as 'Ginger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 12 2015
Poster of 3rd Street Blackout
3rd Street Blackout
Phyllis Somerville was 71 in 3rd Street Blackout as 'Susan Sussman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 2015
Poster of Surviving Family
Surviving Family
Phyllis Somerville was 70 in Surviving Family as 'Mary Giaccone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 2014
Poster of The Double
The Double
Phyllis Somerville was 70 in The Double as 'Simon's Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2014
Poster of Stoker
Stoker
Phyllis Somerville was 69 in Stoker as 'Mrs. McGarrick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 2013
Poster of Forgetting the Girl
Forgetting the Girl
Phyllis Somerville was 68 in Forgetting the Girl as 'Ruby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2012
Poster of The Mighty Macs
The Mighty Macs
Phyllis Somerville was 67 in The Mighty Macs as 'Sister Sister'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2011
Poster of A Bird of the Air
A Bird of the Air
Phyllis Somerville was 67 in A Bird of the Air as 'Ivy Campbell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of Weakness
Weakness
Phyllis Somerville was 66 in Weakness as 'Lenore'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 2010
Poster of The Brooklyn Heist
The Brooklyn Heist
Phyllis Somerville was 65 in The Brooklyn Heist as 'Connie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2009
Poster of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Phyllis Somerville was 65 in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as 'Grandma Fuller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008
Poster of Restless
Restless
Phyllis Somerville was 64 in Restless as 'Sheila'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 2008
Poster of Broken English
Broken English
Phyllis Somerville was 63 in Broken English as 'Psychic'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 2007
Poster of Lucky You
Lucky You
Phyllis Somerville was 63 in Lucky You as 'Pawnbroker'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Little Children
Little Children
Phyllis Somerville was 62 in Little Children as 'May McGorvey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2006
Poster of Just Like the Son
Just Like the Son
Phyllis Somerville was 62 in Just Like the Son as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2006
Poster of Messengers
Messengers
Phyllis Somerville was 60 in Messengers as 'Metal Detector Lady'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 27 2004
Poster of Revolution #9
Revolution #9
Phyllis Somerville was 58 in Revolution #9 as 'Judge Hathaway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2002
Poster of Swimfan
Swimfan
Phyllis Somerville was 58 in Swimfan as 'Aunt Gretchen Christopher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2002
Poster of Bringing Out the Dead
Bringing Out the Dead
Phyllis Somerville was 55 in Bringing Out the Dead as 'Mrs. Burke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of Just One Time
Just One Time
Phyllis Somerville was 55 in Just One Time as 'Scratchy-voiced Woman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of Simply Irresistible
Simply Irresistible
Phyllis Somerville was 55 in Simply Irresistible as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1999
Poster of Curtain Call
Curtain Call
Phyllis Somerville was 54 in Curtain Call as 'Gladys'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1998
Poster of Better Living
Better Living
Phyllis Somerville was 54 in Better Living as 'Nellie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of The Impostors
The Impostors
Phyllis Somerville was 54 in The Impostors as 'Woman at Bar with Pills'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1998
Poster of Above Freezing
Above Freezing
Phyllis Somerville was 54 in Above Freezing as 'Vivian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1998
Poster of Montana
Montana
Phyllis Somerville was 54 in Montana as 'Waitress'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1998
Poster of Trouble on the Corner
Trouble on the Corner
Phyllis Somerville was 53 in Trouble on the Corner as 'Crazy Woman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1997
Poster of Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith
Phyllis Somerville was 49 in Leap of Faith as 'Dolores'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1992
Poster of Arthur
Arthur
Phyllis Somerville was 37 in Arthur as 'Saleslady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mare of Easttown
Mare of Easttown
Phyllis Somerville would have been no older than 76 in Mare of Easttown as 'Betty Carroll'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2021
Poster of Impastor
Impastor
Phyllis Somerville was 71+ in Impastor as 'Ester Strumble'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 15 2015
Poster of Marvel's Daredevil
Marvel's Daredevil
Phyllis Somerville was 71+ in Marvel's Daredevil as 'Mrs. Vistain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 2015
Poster of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Phyllis Somerville was 71+ in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as 'Meemaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 06 2015
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Phyllis Somerville was 69+ in The Blacklist as 'Skye Kincaid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Phyllis Somerville was 68+ in Elementary as 'Miriam Berg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Unforgettable
Unforgettable
Phyllis Somerville was 67+ in Unforgettable as 'Ruth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Phyllis Somerville was 66+ in Blue Bloods as 'Beth Del Rio'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of The Big C
The Big C
Phyllis Somerville was 66+ in The Big C as 'Marlene'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 16 2010
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Phyllis Somerville was 65+ in The Good Wife as 'Louise Nolfi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Life on Mars
Life on Mars
Phyllis Somerville was 64+ in Life on Mars as 'Mrs. Raimes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of Fringe
Fringe
Phyllis Somerville was 64+ in Fringe as 'Alice Merchant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show
Phyllis Somerville was 59+ in Chappelle's Show as 'Old Lady #2'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2003
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Phyllis Somerville was 58+ in CSI: Miami
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Phyllis Somerville was 57+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Louise Politano, Mrs. McLeish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Phyllis Somerville was 55+ in Third Watch as 'Fran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Phyllis Somerville was 55+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Mrs. Moss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Phyllis Somerville was 55+ in The Sopranos as 'Brenda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Phyllis Somerville was 54+ in Sex and the City as 'Gertrude Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of New York News
New York News
Phyllis Somerville was 51+ in New York News as 'Edith Schemer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1995
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Phyllis Somerville was 46+ in Law & Order as 'Ms. Maltese, Kristen Cameron'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990