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Sylvia Sidney

Bio: Sylvia Sidney (born Sophia Kosow, August 8, 1910 – July 1, 1999) was an American stage, screen and film actress whose career spanned over 70 years. She rose to prominence in dozens of leading roles in the 1930s
Born: Tue, Aug 09 1910
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Jul 01 1999
Sylvia Sidney is 88 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
Sylvia Sidney was 86 in Mars Attacks! as 'Grandma Norris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Used People
Used People
Sylvia Sidney was 82 in Used People as 'Becky'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1992
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Sylvia Sidney was 79 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Andre's Mother
Andre's Mother
Sylvia Sidney was 79 in Andre's Mother as 'Mrs. Downes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1990
Poster of Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Sylvia Sidney was 78 in Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 1989
Poster of Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Sylvia Sidney was 77 in Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1988
Poster of Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
Sylvia Sidney was 77 in Beetlejuice as 'Juno'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1988
Poster of The Witching of Ben Wagner
The Witching of Ben Wagner
Sylvia Sidney was 77 in The Witching of Ben Wagner as 'Grammy (Regina's Grandmother)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1987
Poster of Pals
Pals
Sylvia Sidney was 76 in Pals as 'Fern Stobbs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of An Early Frost
An Early Frost
Sylvia Sidney was 74 in An Early Frost as 'Beatrice McKenna'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1985
Poster of Finnegan Begin Again
Finnegan Begin Again
Sylvia Sidney was 74 in Finnegan Begin Again as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Sylvia Sidney was 73 in Going Hollywood: The '30s as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Copkiller
Copkiller
Sylvia Sidney was 72 in Copkiller as 'Margaret Smith'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1983
Poster of The Brass Ring
The Brass Ring
Sylvia Sidney was 72 in The Brass Ring as 'Grandmother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Having It All
Having It All
Sylvia Sidney was 72 in Having It All as 'Marney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 1982
Poster of Hammett
Hammett
Sylvia Sidney was 71 in Hammett as 'Donaldina Cameron'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Sylvia Sidney was 71 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Come Along with Me
Come Along with Me
Sylvia Sidney was 71 in Come Along with Me as 'Mrs. Flanner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 1982
Poster of A Small Killing
A Small Killing
Sylvia Sidney was 71 in A Small Killing as 'Sadie Ross'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of The Shadow Box
The Shadow Box
Sylvia Sidney was 70 in The Shadow Box as 'Felicity'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1980
Poster of F.D.R.: The Last Year
F.D.R.: The Last Year
Sylvia Sidney was 69 in F.D.R.: The Last Year as 'Cousin Polly'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1980
Poster of The Gossip Columnist
The Gossip Columnist
Sylvia Sidney was 69 in The Gossip Columnist as 'Alma Lewellyn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1980
Poster of Damien – Omen II
Damien – Omen II
Sylvia Sidney was 67 in Damien – Omen II as 'Aunt Marion'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1978
Poster of Siege
Siege
Sylvia Sidney was 67 in Siege as 'Lillian Gordon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1978
Poster of I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
Sylvia Sidney was 66 in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden as 'Miss Coral'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 1977
Poster of Snowbeast
Snowbeast
Sylvia Sidney was 66 in Snowbeast as 'Mrs. Carrie Rill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1977
Poster of Raid on Entebbe
Raid on Entebbe
Sylvia Sidney was 66 in Raid on Entebbe as 'Dora Bloch'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1976
Poster of God Told Me To
God Told Me To
Sylvia Sidney was 66 in God Told Me To as 'Elizabeth Mullin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1976
Poster of Death at Love House
Death at Love House
Sylvia Sidney was 66 in Death at Love House as 'Clara Josephs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1976
Poster of Winner Take All
Winner Take All
Sylvia Sidney was 64 in Winner Take All as 'Anne Barclay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1975
Poster of The Secret Night Caller
The Secret Night Caller
Sylvia Sidney was 64 in The Secret Night Caller as 'Kitty'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1975
Poster of Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
Sylvia Sidney was 63 in Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams as 'Mrs. Pritchard - Rita's Mother'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1973
Poster of Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
Sylvia Sidney was 61 in Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate as 'Elizabeth Gibson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 1971
Poster of No Time at All
No Time at All
Sylvia Sidney was 47 in No Time at All as 'Mrs. Kramer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1958
Poster of The Helen Morgan Story
The Helen Morgan Story
Sylvia Sidney was 46 in The Helen Morgan Story as 'Lulu Morgan'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1957
Poster of Behind the High Wall
Behind the High Wall
Sylvia Sidney was 45 in Behind the High Wall as 'Hilda Carmichael'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1956
Poster of Man on the Ledge
Man on the Ledge
Sylvia Sidney was 45 in Man on the Ledge as 'Mrs. Cosick'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1955
Poster of Violent Saturday
Violent Saturday
Sylvia Sidney was 44 in Violent Saturday as 'Elsie Braden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1955
Poster of Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Sylvia Sidney was 42 in Les Miserables as 'Fantine'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1952
Poster of Screen Snapshots 1860: Howdy, Podner
Screen Snapshots 1860: Howdy, Podner
Sylvia Sidney was 38 in Screen Snapshots 1860: Howdy, Podner as 'Sylvia Sidney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 20 1949
Poster of Love from a Stranger
Love from a Stranger
Sylvia Sidney was 37 in Love from a Stranger as 'Cecily Harrington'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1947
Poster of The Searching Wind
The Searching Wind
Sylvia Sidney was 36 in The Searching Wind as 'Cassie Bowman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1946
Poster of Mr. Ace
Mr. Ace
Sylvia Sidney was 35 in Mr. Ace as 'Margaret Wyndham Chase'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1946
Poster of Blood on the Sun
Blood on the Sun
Sylvia Sidney was 34 in Blood on the Sun as 'Iris Hilliard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 26 1945
Poster of Breakdowns of 1941
Breakdowns of 1941
Sylvia Sidney was 31 in Breakdowns of 1941 as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1941
Poster of The Wagons Roll at Night
The Wagons Roll at Night
Sylvia Sidney was 30 in The Wagons Roll at Night as 'Flo Lorraine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1941
Poster of One Third of a Nation
One Third of a Nation
Sylvia Sidney was 28 in One Third of a Nation as 'Mary Rogers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1939
Poster of You and Me
You and Me
Sylvia Sidney was 27 in You and Me as 'Helen Roberts'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1938
Poster of Dead End
Dead End
Sylvia Sidney was 27 in Dead End as 'Drina Gordon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1937
Poster of You Only Live Once
You Only Live Once
Sylvia Sidney was 26 in You Only Live Once as 'Joan Graham'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1937
Poster of Sabotage
Sabotage
Sylvia Sidney was 26 in Sabotage as 'Mrs. Verloc'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 1937
Poster of Fury
Fury
Sylvia Sidney was 25 in Fury as 'Katherine Grant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1936
Poster of The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Sylvia Sidney was 25 in The Trail of the Lonesome Pine as 'June Tolliver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1936
Poster of Mary Burns, Fugitive
Mary Burns, Fugitive
Sylvia Sidney was 25 in Mary Burns, Fugitive as 'Mary Burns'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1935
Poster of Accent on Youth
Accent on Youth
Sylvia Sidney was 25 in Accent on Youth as 'Linda Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1935
Poster of Behold My Wife!
Behold My Wife!
Sylvia Sidney was 24 in Behold My Wife! as 'Tonita Storm Cloud'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1934
Poster of Thirty Day Princess
Thirty Day Princess
Sylvia Sidney was 23 in Thirty Day Princess as 'Nancy Lane / Princess Catterina'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1934
Poster of Good Dame
Good Dame
Sylvia Sidney was 23 in Good Dame as 'Lillie Taylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1934
Poster of Jennie Gerhardt
Jennie Gerhardt
Sylvia Sidney was 22 in Jennie Gerhardt as 'Jennie Gerhardt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1933
Poster of Pick-up
Pick-up
Sylvia Sidney was 22 in Pick-up as 'Mary Richards'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1933
Poster of Madame Butterfly
Madame Butterfly
Sylvia Sidney was 22 in Madame Butterfly as 'Cho-Cho San'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1932
Poster of Make Me a Star
Make Me a Star
Sylvia Sidney was 21 in Make Me a Star as 'Sylvia Sidney (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1932
Poster of Merrily We Go to Hell
Merrily We Go to Hell
Sylvia Sidney was 21 in Merrily We Go to Hell as 'Joan Prentice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1932
Poster of The Miracle Man
The Miracle Man
Sylvia Sidney was 21 in The Miracle Man as 'Helen Smith aka Helen Vail'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1932
Poster of Ladies of the Big House
Ladies of the Big House
Sylvia Sidney was 21 in Ladies of the Big House as 'Kathleen Storm McNeil'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1931
Poster of Street Scene
Street Scene
Sylvia Sidney was 21 in Street Scene as 'Rose Maurrant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1931
Poster of An American Tragedy
An American Tragedy
Sylvia Sidney was 21 in An American Tragedy as 'Roberta 'Bert' Alden'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1931
Poster of Confessions of a Co-Ed
Confessions of a Co-Ed
Sylvia Sidney was 20 in Confessions of a Co-Ed as 'Patricia Harper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 1931
Poster of The House That Shadows Built
The House That Shadows Built
Sylvia Sidney was 20 in The House That Shadows Built as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1931
Poster of City Streets
City Streets
Sylvia Sidney was 20 in City Streets as 'Nan Cooley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1931
Poster of Five Minutes from the Station
Five Minutes from the Station
Sylvia Sidney was 20 in Five Minutes from the Station as 'Carrie Adams'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1930
Poster of Thru Different Eyes
Thru Different Eyes
Sylvia Sidney was 18 in Thru Different Eyes as 'Valerie Briand'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1929
Poster of Broadway Nights
Broadway Nights
Sylvia Sidney was 16 in Broadway Nights as 'Performer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1927

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 Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Sylvia Sidney was 88+ in Fantasy Island as 'Clia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Sylvia Sidney was 83+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Alice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Dear John
Dear John
Sylvia Sidney was 78+ in Dear John as 'Mrs. Lumenski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1988
Poster of thirtysomething
thirtysomething
Sylvia Sidney was 77+ in thirtysomething
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1987
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Sylvia Sidney was 75+ in The Equalizer as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Sylvia Sidney was 70+ in Magnum, P.I. as 'Elizabeth Barrett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati
Sylvia Sidney was 68+ in WKRP in Cincinnati as 'Mama Carlson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Sylvia Sidney was 67+ in The Love Boat as 'Natalie Corson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Eight Is Enough
Eight Is Enough
Sylvia Sidney was 66+ in Eight Is Enough
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Sylvia Sidney was 65+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Olga Grossman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Sylvia Sidney was 51+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Sylvia Sidney was 51+ in The Defenders as 'Adela Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Sylvia Sidney was 50+ in Route 66 as 'Lonnie Taylor, Hannah Ellis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Sylvia Sidney was 50+ in My Three Sons as 'Miss Houk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Sylvia Sidney was 49+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson as 'Beulah Ridges'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Sylvia Sidney was 48+ in Naked City as 'Florence Nunda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of The Polly Bergen Show
The Polly Bergen Show
Sylvia Sidney was 47+ in The Polly Bergen Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Sylvia Sidney was 46+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90
Sylvia Sidney was 46+ in Playhouse 90 as 'Mrs. Kramer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Sylvia Sidney was 45+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Mrs. Cosick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Playwrights '56
Playwrights '56
Sylvia Sidney was 45+ in Playwrights '56
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Sylvia Sidney was 45+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Mrs. Sylvia Verloc (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Sylvia Sidney was 44+ in Climax! as ', Louella Wheedron'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
Sylvia Sidney was 43+ in Kraft Television Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Sylvia Sidney was 42+ in General Electric Theater as 'Gloria Roma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Sylvia Sidney was 42+ in The Ford Television Theatre as ', Laura Blake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Sylvia Sidney was 41+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Tales of Tomorrow
Tales of Tomorrow
Sylvia Sidney was 40+ in Tales of Tomorrow
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Sylvia Sidney was 40+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Joyce, Laura Barrie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Cameo Theatre
Cameo Theatre
Sylvia Sidney was 39+ in Cameo Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 16 1950
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Sylvia Sidney was 38+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Sylvia Sidney was 33+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944