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Actor

Sylvia Sidney

Died in 1999, aged 88 · born in The Bronx

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Sylvia Sidney’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 101

Newest first

Show the other 91From The Equalizer (1985) to The Sorrows of Satan (1926)

As herself: 9 appearances

documentaries, award shows, talk shows

Filmography: TMDB.

Who was Sylvia Sidney?

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. She later gained attention for her role as Juno, a case worker in the afterlife, in Tim Burton's film Beetlejuice, for which she won a Saturn Award as Best Supporting Actress. She also was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams (1973).

Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
August 9, 1910
Died
July 1, 1999 (age 88)
Place of birth
The Bronx, New York, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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Sylvia Sidney’s career in numbers

roles: 69 films and 32 series
101
TV episodes
47
years on screen, since 1926
100
top rated: “Beetlejuice” (TMDB)
7.4

Genres of her features

  • drama74%
  • romance29%
  • tv movie28%
  • comedy22%
  • crime19%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 69 features. One film can have several genres.

Most often with Sylvia Sidney

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about Sylvia Sidney

What has Sylvia Sidney been in?

Among others: “Beetlejuice”, “Mars Attacks!”, and “Damien - Omen II”.

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 14, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku