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

Acting Born August 9, 1910 – Died July 1, 1999 The Bronx, New York, USA

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).

Known For

The Mike Douglas Show

Self

Diagnosis: Murder

Alice

Golden Globe Awards

Self

The Love Boat

Natalie Corson

Magnum, P.I.

Elizabeth Barrett

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Self

American Playhouse

Mrs. Flanner

American Playhouse

Mrs. Downs

The Philco Television Playhouse

Climax!

Climax!

Louella Wheedron

My Three Sons

Miss Houk