Sylvia Sidney

Acting

Sylvia Sidney

Sylvia Sidney is best known for Magnum, P.I., Starsky & Hutch, The Love Boat and Diagnosis: Murder. Sylvia Sidney was born on August 9, 1910. Sylvia Sidney died on July 1, 1999 at the age of 88.

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

Biography

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

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Sylvia Sidney been in?

Sylvia Sidney is best known for Magnum, P.I., Starsky & Hutch, The Love Boat and Diagnosis: Murder.

When was Sylvia Sidney born?

Sylvia Sidney was born on August 9, 1910. (The Bronx, New York, USA)

How old is Sylvia Sidney?

Sylvia Sidney died on July 1, 1999 at the age of 88.

Updated: October 28, 2026 ·