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- 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 was a lifelong liberal Democrat.
- 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 made her Broadway debut as Wilma in the 1974 musical Over Here!, which was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.
- Her parents were, Lefa Mary (née Pash; 1918-2011) and the Rev. Paul Somerville (1919-1995); the family moved around as Mr. Somerville preached at different churches.
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