Sylvia Lewis

Sylvia Lewis

  • Birthday: 1931-04-22
  • Place of birth: York, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sylvia Lewis (born April 22, 1931) is an American actress, dancer and choreographer. Lewis began her film career in Singin' in the Rain and Red Garters as a dancer, then in Drums of Tahiti as an actress. Later she added choreography on her list of credits, which began while she was a regular featured character on the ABC television series Where's Raymond?, in which she played the dance partner, Sylvia, of series star Ray Bolger. In the second season, the program was renamed The Ray Bolger Show. Lewis has choreographed many television shows since the 1950s, including Who's the Boss? and Married... with Children. She has made guest appearances on shows like The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Beverly Hillbillies and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., plus had a stage career on both coasts.

Filmography

Drums of Tahiti

1954

As Mawai

Bedlam in Paradise

1955

As Helen Blazes

Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!

1956

As Nita Munay

Hook, Line and Sinker

1969

As Karlotta Hammercher

The Lieutenant Wore Skirts

1956

As Henrietta Hipslider

Red Garters

1954

As Ensemble Dancer (uncredited)

The Ladies Man

1961

As Miss Cartilage

Singin' in the Rain

1952

As Female Tango Dancer (uncredited)

Hans Christian Andersen

1952

As Danseuse / Corps de Ballet (uncredited)

Son of Paleface

1952

As Saloon Dancer (uncredited)

She's Working Her Way Through College

1952

As Ensemble Dancer (uncredited)

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