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
Hearts of the West
Bedlam in Paradise
The Ladies Man
Hook, Line and Sinker
The Conqueror
Road to Bali
Hans Christian Andersen
She's Working Her Way Through College
Son of Paleface

Top Movie Credits

Singin' in the Rain Female Tango Dancer (uncredited)
Hearts of the West Choreographer
The Ladies Man Miss Cartilage
Hook, Line and Sinker Karlotta Hammercher
The Conqueror Solo Dancer (uncredited)
Road to Bali Temple Dancer (uncredited)
Hans Christian Andersen Ensemble Dancer (uncredited)
She's Working Her Way Through College Ensemble Dancer (uncredited)
Son of Paleface Saloon Dancer (uncredited)