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).

Sylvia Sidney is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 31 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Mars Attacks! (1996), Beetlejuice (1988), Copkiller (1983), Damien - Omen II (1978), Raid on Entebbe (1976), Special for Women (1960), Blood on the Sun (1945), The Mike Douglas Show (1961). The recorded credits span 1944 to 1996, including 6 movies and 25 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.