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Sylvia Miles

Bio: Sylvia Miles (September 9, 1924 – June 12, 2019) was an American actress. She was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in Midnight Cowboy (1969) and Farewell, My Lovely (1975)
Born: Fri, Sep 09 1932
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Jun 12 2019
Sylvia Miles is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Sylvia Miles would have been no older than 86 in Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 2020
Poster of Japanese Borscht
Japanese Borscht
Sylvia Miles would have been no older than 86 in Japanese Borscht as 'Mary Tess'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 2019
Poster of Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Sylvia Miles was 83 in Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration as 'Sally Rogers / Pilot-Head of the Family (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of Con Artist
Con Artist
Sylvia Miles was 78 in Con Artist as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2010
Poster of Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Sylvia Miles was 78 in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps as 'Realtor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Go Go Tales
Go Go Tales
Sylvia Miles was 74 in Go Go Tales as 'Lilian Murray'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 2007
Poster of Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film
Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film
Sylvia Miles was 73 in Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 2006
Poster of Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis
Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis
Sylvia Miles was 71 in Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 2004
Poster of After Midnight: Reflecting on a Classic 35 Years Later
After Midnight: Reflecting on a Classic 35 Years Later
Sylvia Miles was 71 in After Midnight: Reflecting on a Classic 35 Years Later
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of High Times Potluck
High Times Potluck
Sylvia Miles was 71 in High Times Potluck as 'Ma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2003
Poster of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Sylvia Miles was 70 in Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 2003
Poster of The Cockettes
The Cockettes
Sylvia Miles was 69 in The Cockettes as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 2002
Poster of The Boys Behind the Desk
The Boys Behind the Desk
Sylvia Miles was 67 in The Boys Behind the Desk
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Confession of a Florist
Confession of a Florist
Sylvia Miles was 66 in Confession of a Florist as 'Ms. P'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Denise Calls Up
Denise Calls Up
Sylvia Miles was 62 in Denise Calls Up as 'Sharon, Gail's Aunt'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1995
Poster of Nelson Sullivan's World Of Wonder
Nelson Sullivan's World Of Wonder
Sylvia Miles was 61 in Nelson Sullivan's World Of Wonder as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
Sylvia Miles was 58 in Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1991
Poster of Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Sylvia Miles was 57 in Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1990
Poster of She-Devil
She-Devil
Sylvia Miles was 57 in She-Devil as 'Mrs. Fisher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Nelson Sullivan
Nelson Sullivan
Sylvia Miles was 56 in Nelson Sullivan
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 03 1989
Poster of Nelson Sullivan's Video Diaries
Nelson Sullivan's Video Diaries
Sylvia Miles was 56 in Nelson Sullivan's Video Diaries as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 03 1989
Poster of Spike of Bensonhurst
Spike of Bensonhurst
Sylvia Miles was 56 in Spike of Bensonhurst as 'Congresswoman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of Crossing Delancey
Crossing Delancey
Sylvia Miles was 55 in Crossing Delancey as 'Hannah Mandelbaum'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 17 1988
Poster of Wall Street
Wall Street
Sylvia Miles was 55 in Wall Street as 'Dolores the Realtor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1987
Poster of Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty
Sylvia Miles was 54 in Sleeping Beauty as 'Red Fairy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
Sylvia Miles was 54 in Andy Warhol as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 1987
Poster of Critical Condition
Critical Condition
Sylvia Miles was 54 in Critical Condition as 'Nurse Maggie Lesser'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1987
Poster of The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect
The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect
Sylvia Miles was 53 in The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale
Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale
Sylvia Miles was 53 in Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale as 'Sweet Susie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1985
Poster of No Big Deal
No Big Deal
Sylvia Miles was 50 in No Big Deal as 'Peincipal Bellows'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1983
Poster of Evil Under the Sun
Evil Under the Sun
Sylvia Miles was 49 in Evil Under the Sun as 'Myra Gardener'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1982
Poster of The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
Sylvia Miles was 49 in The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun' as 'Self / Myra Gardener'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The Funhouse
The Funhouse
Sylvia Miles was 48 in The Funhouse as 'Madame Zena'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Shalimar
Shalimar
Sylvia Miles was 46 in Shalimar as 'Countess Rasmussen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1978
Poster of Zero to Sixty
Zero to Sixty
Sylvia Miles was 45 in Zero to Sixty as 'Flo Ames'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of The Sentinel
The Sentinel
Sylvia Miles was 44 in The Sentinel as 'Gerde Engstrom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1977
Poster of The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday
The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday
Sylvia Miles was 43 in The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1976
Poster of 92 in the Shade
92 in the Shade
Sylvia Miles was 42 in 92 in the Shade as 'Bella'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1975
Poster of Farewell, My Lovely
Farewell, My Lovely
Sylvia Miles was 42 in Farewell, My Lovely as 'Mrs. Florian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1975
Poster of Heat
Heat
Sylvia Miles was 40 in Heat as 'Sally Todd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1972
Poster of Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
Sylvia Miles was 39 in Andy Warhol as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1972
Poster of Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
Sylvia Miles was 39 in Who Killed Mary Whats'ername? as 'Christine'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1971
Poster of The Last Movie
The Last Movie
Sylvia Miles was 39 in The Last Movie as 'Script Clerk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy
Sylvia Miles was 36 in Midnight Cowboy as 'Cass'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1969
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Sylvia Miles was 31 in Pie in the Sky as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Violent Midnight
Violent Midnight
Sylvia Miles was 30 in Violent Midnight as 'Silvia'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1963
Poster of Parrish
Parrish
Sylvia Miles was 28 in Parrish as 'Eileen'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1961
Poster of Murder, Inc.
Murder, Inc.
Sylvia Miles was 27 in Murder, Inc. as 'Sadie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 28 1960

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 Life on Mars
Life on Mars
Sylvia Miles was 76+ in Life on Mars as 'Mrs. Salvaggio'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Sylvia Miles was 65+ in Sex and the City as 'Joan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of Hi Octane
Hi Octane
Sylvia Miles was 61+ in Hi Octane as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Tattingers
Tattingers
Sylvia Miles was 56+ in Tattingers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Sylvia Miles was 53+ in The Equalizer as 'Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Sylvia Miles was 52+ in Miami Vice as 'Muriel Goldman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Sylvia Miles was 29+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Sally Rogers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Sylvia Miles was 29+ in The Defenders as 'Miss Constanto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Sylvia Miles was 28+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Sylvia Miles was 26+ in Naked City as 'Jenny Barr, Girl In Bar, Woman #1'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Sylvia Miles was 17+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950