Attractive Sybil Lewis was a prominent and convincing actress of Black Cinema, renowned for her sophisticated and sometimes snooty on-screen presence. Unlike many of her contemporaries, her approach to acting was versatile and likable, effortlessly transitioning between drama, romance, comedy, and straight roles. Her acting style bore a striking resemblance to that of renowned actresses Rosalind Russell and Bette Davis, as she possessed an uncanny ability to adapt to any role and elevate a film with her presence, even when she was the sole actor on screen.
Personal Details
BornNov 16, 1919 San Francisco, California, USA
Spouse
Frederick Douglass Lucas
( Jul 14, 2025 to Sep 27, 1988 )Lawrence Lewis
Edward Smith
Timmie Rogers
( Jul 14, 2025 to Mar 1, 1947 )
Biography
Career
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1948

Miracle in Harlem as Alice Adams
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1947

Boy! What a Girl! as Mme. Deborah Martin
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1944

Going My Way as Effie, Genevieve's Maid (uncredited)
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1943

Revenge of the Zombies as Rosella
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1940

Mystery in Swing as Cleo Ellis
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Broken Strings as Grace Williams
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Am I Guilty? as Joan Freeman