Phyllis Somerville

Biography: For decades, actress Phyllis Somerville checked in as one of Hollywood's most popular character actresses when filling roles for matronly types. Somerville did much of her early work on the theatrical stage, prior to moving into features and television in the early '80s. Some cinematic contributions included small roles in Arthur (1981) and Leap of Faith (1992), while on the small screen, the actress enjoyed multi-episode roles on NYPD Blue and Law & Order. She received heightened exposure with a turn as the mother of a beleaguered sexual predator (Jackie Earle Haley) in Todd Field's Little Children (2006), and in 2008 joined stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett in David Fincher's epic-scaled fantasy opus The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Phyllis Somerville's Scores

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Average career score: 52
Highest Metascore: 86 Diane
Lowest Metascore: 21 Better Living
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 6 out of 17
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Title: Year: Credit: User score:
36 Poms May 10, 2019 Principal Cast / Helen 6.4
86 Diane Mar 29, 2019 Ina 7.1
69 Our Souls at Night Sep 29, 2017 Ruth / Ruth tbd
tbd 3rd Street Blackout Apr 29, 2016 Susan Sussman tbd
68 The Double May 9, 2014 Simon's Mother 6.4
55 Forgetting the Girl Oct 11, 2013 Ruby tbd
58 Stoker Mar 1, 2013 Mrs. McGarrick / Mrs. McGarrick / Mrs. McGarrick 6.9
49 The Mighty Macs Oct 21, 2011 Sister Sister / Sister Sister 7.6
42 A Bird of the Air Sep 23, 2011 Ivy Campbell 5.0
38 One Fall Sep 16, 2011 Mrs.Barrows tbd
37 If I Didn't Care Aug 3, 2007 Daisy tbd
49 Lucky You May 4, 2007 Pawnbroker 6.5
75 Little Children Oct 6, 2006 May McGorvey 7.4
63 Revolution #9 Nov 15, 2002 Judge Hathaway tbd
29 Swimfan Sep 6, 2002 Aunt Gretchen Christopher 2.4
76 The Sleepy Time Gal May 29, 2002 Rebecca's Adoptive Mother 5.8
21 Better Living Aug 4, 2000 Nellie / Nellie / Nellie 5.5
27 Simply Irresistible Feb 5, 1999 Ruth 7.7

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