Sylvia Miles
Sylvia Miles (née Scheinwald; 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).
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Miles in 2007 | |
| Born | Sylvia Scheinwald September 9, 1924 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 12, 2019 (aged 94) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Actors Studio |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1947–2019 |
| Spouses | William Myers
(m. 1948; div. 1950)Gerald Price
(m. 1952; div. 1958) |
Miles was a fixture in New York City society, having lived there her entire life. She performed in many Off-broadway shows, including starring in a one-woman musical based on her life, titled It's Me, Sylvia! in 1981. A documentary about her life titled I Was Always Sylvia aired on New York City public television channel WNET as part of The 51st State series.
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