7.6
Movie
Acting
Phyllis Somerville
- Born
- Died
- (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Credits
- 59 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
7.6
Movie
8.2
TV
Marvel's Daredevil
8.0
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
7.6
TV
The Blacklist
8.7
TV
The Sopranos
8.1
TV
Fringe
6.6
Movie
Stoker
7.4
TV
Sex and the City
7.6
TV
Elementary
8.2
TV
Mare of Easttown
7.7
TV
CSI: Miami
6.6
Movie
Bringing Out the Dead
7.1
Movie
Little Children
6.5
Movie
The Double
7.8
TV
Blue Bloods
7.3
TV
Law & Order
7.6
TV
The Good Wife
7.1
TV
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Acting credits 59
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mare of Easttown TV | Betty Carroll (3 ep) |
| 2019 | Poms Film | Helen |
| 2019 | Diane Film | Ina |
| 2017 | Our Souls at Night Film | Ruth |
| 2016 | One Fall Film | Mrs.Barrows |
| 2016 | Detours Film | Annie Delaney |
| 2015 | Impastor TV | Ester Strumble (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Stuff Film | Ginger |
| 2015 | 3rd Street Blackout Film | Susan Sussman |
| 2015 | Marvel's Daredevil TV | Mrs. Vistain (2 ep) |
| 2015 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TV | Meemaw (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Surviving Family Film | Mary Giaccone |
| 2014 | The Double Film | Simon's Mother |
| 2013 | The Blacklist TV | Skye Kincaid (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Stoker Film | Mrs. McGarrick |
| 2012 | Forgetting the Girl Film | Ruby |
| 2012 | Elementary TV | Miriam Berg (1 ep) |
| 2011 | The Mighty Macs Film | Sister Sister |
| 2011 | A Bird of the Air Film | Ivy Campbell |
| 2011 | Unforgettable TV | Ruth (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Weakness Film | Lenore |
| 2010 | Blue Bloods TV | Beth Del Rio (1 ep) |
| 2010 | The Big C TV | Marlene (15 ep) |
| 2009 | The Brooklyn Heist Film | Connie |
| 2009 | The Good Wife TV | Louise Nolfi (1 ep) |
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Film | Grandma Fuller |
| 2008 | Life on Mars TV | Mrs. Raimes (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Fringe TV | Alice Merchant (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Dead*Line Film | Edie |
| 2008 | Restless Film | Sheila |
| 2007 | Broken English Film | Psychic |
| 2007 | Lucky You Film | Pawnbroker |
| 2006 | Little Children Film | May McGorvey |
| 2006 | Just Like the Son Film | Judge |
| 2004 | Messengers Film | Metal Detector Lady |
| 2003 | Chappelle's Show TV | Old Lady #2 (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Revolution #9 Film | Judge Hathaway |
| 2002 | CSI: Miami TV | Louise Russo (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Swimfan Film | Aunt Gretchen Christopher |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | Louise Politano, Mrs. McLeish (1 ep) |
| 2001 | The Sleepy Time Gal Film | Rebecca's Adoptive Mother |
| 1999 | Bringing Out the Dead Film | Mrs. Burke |
| 1999 | Third Watch TV | Fran (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Mrs. Moss (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Just One Time Film | Scratchy-voiced Woman |
| 1999 | Simply Irresistible Film | Ruth |
| 1999 | The Sopranos TV | Brenda (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Curtain Call Film | Gladys |
| 1998 | Better Living Film | Nellie |
| 1998 | The Impostors Film | Woman at Bar with Pills |
| 1998 | Above Freezing Film | Vivian |
| 1998 | Sex and the City TV | Gertrude Morgan (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Montana Film | Waitress |
| 1997 | Trouble on the Corner Film | Crazy Woman |
| 1995 | New York News TV | Edith Schemer (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Homicide: Life on the Street TV | Faye Ann Ralston (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Leap of Faith Film | Dolores |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Ms. Maltese, Kristen Cameron (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Arthur Film | Saleslady |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mare of Easttown TV | In Memory Of (1 ep) |