Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1943-12-12
- Day of Death2020-07-16 (76 years)
- Place of BirthIowa City, Iowa, USA
- Also Known AsPhyllis Jeanne Somerville
Phyllis Somerville
Biography
Phyllis Jeanne Somerville (December 12, 1943 – July 16, 2020) was an American stage, film, and television actress. She is best known for her roles in Little Children (2006), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Surviving Family (2012), The Big C (2010–2013), and Outsiders (2016–2017).
Acting Career
- 2021
Mare of Easttown
As: Betty Carroll
- 2019
Poms
As: Helen
- 2019
Diane
As: Ina
- 2017
Our Souls at Night
As: Ruth
- 2016
One Fall
As: Mrs.Barrows
- 2016
Detours
As: Annie Delaney
- 2015
Impastor
As: Ester Strumble
- 2015
Stuff
As: Ginger
20153rd Street Blackout
As: Susan Sussman
2015Marvel's Daredevil
As: Mrs. Vistain
2015Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
As: Meemaw
2014Surviving Family
As: Mary Giaccone
- 2014
The Double
As: Simon's Mother
2013The Blacklist
As: Skye Kincaid
- 2013
Stoker
As: Mrs. McGarrick
2012Forgetting the Girl
As: Ruby
2012Elementary
As: Miriam Berg
2011The Mighty Macs
As: Sister Sister
2011A Bird of the Air
As: Ivy Campbell
2011Unforgettable
As: Ruth
2010Weakness
As: Lenore
2010Blue Bloods
As: Beth Del Rio
2010The Big C
As: Marlene
2009The Brooklyn Heist
As: Connie
2009The Good Wife
As: Louise Nolfi
- 2008
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
As: Grandma Fuller
2008Life on Mars
As: Mrs. Raimes
2008Fringe
As: Alice Merchant
2008Restless
As: Sheila
2007Broken English
As: Psychic
2007Lucky You
As: Pawnbroker
- 2006
Little Children
As: May McGorvey
2006Just Like the Son
As: Judge
2004Messengers
As: Metal Detector Lady
2003Chappelle's Show
As: Old Lady #2
2002Revolution #9
As: Judge Hathaway
2002Swimfan
As: Aunt Gretchen Christopher
2001Law & Order: Criminal Intent
As: Louise Politano
- 2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
As: Mrs. McLeish
- 1999
Bringing Out the Dead
As: Mrs. Burke
1999Third Watch
As: Fran
1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
As: Mrs. Moss
1999Just One Time
As: Scratchy-voiced Woman
1999Simply Irresistible
As: Ruth
1999The Sopranos
As: Brenda
1998Curtain Call
As: Gladys
1998Better Living
As: Nellie
1998The Impostors
As: Woman at Bar with Pills
1998Above Freezing
As: Vivian
1998Sex and the City
As: Gertrude Morgan
1998Montana
As: Waitress
1997Trouble on the Corner
As: Crazy Woman
1995New York News
As: Edith Schemer
1992Leap of Faith
As: Dolores
1990Law & Order
As: Ms. Maltese
- 1990
Law & Order
As: Kristen Cameron
1981Arthur
As: Saleslady