- Born
- Died
- Phyllis Somerville was born on December 12, 1943 in Iowa City, Iowa, USA. She was an actress, known for Little Children (2006), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) and Stoker (2013). She died on July 16, 2020 in New York City, New York, USA.
- ParentsPaul SomervilleLefa Mary Somerville
- RelativesBruce Somerville(Sibling)Paul Somerville(Sibling)Stephen Somerville(Sibling)Tj Sebastian(Niece or Nephew)
- In high school, she was involved with cheerleading, drama, and music, including playing clarinet in the All-State band.
- She attended Morningside College and then transferred to the University of Northern Iowa, studying theatre and graduating with a degree in English in 1966.
- She had three brothers: Bruce (also an actor), Paul (1947-2005) and Stephen, a pathologist.
- She made her Broadway debut as Wilma in the 1974 musical Over Here!, which was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.
- Upon her death, she was cremated and her ashes returned to her family.
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