Sylvia Lewis

Born: 1931-04-22

Birthplace: York, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

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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.

Known For

Singin' in the Rain
Road to Bali
The Ladies Man
Jet Pilot
Son of Paleface
The Conqueror
The Las Vegas Story
Hans Christian Andersen
Hearts of the West
Hook, Line and Sinker

Top Movie Credits

Singin' in the Rain Female Tango Dancer (uncredited)
Road to Bali Temple Dancer (uncredited)
The Ladies Man Miss Cartilage
Son of Paleface Saloon Dancer (uncredited)
The Conqueror Solo Dancer (uncredited)
The Las Vegas Story Guest (uncredited)
Hans Christian Andersen Ensemble Dancer (uncredited)
Hearts of the West Choreographer
Hook, Line and Sinker Karlotta Hammercher