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Lilia Skala

Austrian-American actress (1896-1994)

Lilia Skala was an Austrian and American architect and actress, known for her role in Lilies of the Field (1963), which brought her an Academy Award nomination. She was also nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Before acting she practised architecture, as one of the first women architects in Austria.

Lilia Skala appears in 4 films in The Rerun, from 1963 to 1983. Most of that work is in drama, music and romance. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Ralph Nelson (3).

Known for

  • Lilies of the Field (1963). Her best-known role, which earned an Academy Award nomination.
  • Charly (1968). A film credit from her later screen career.

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What movies and TV shows has Lilia Skala been in?
Lilia Skala appears in Flashdance (1983), Charly (1968), Ship of Fools (1965) and Lilies of the Field (1963) on The Remote.
When was Lilia Skala born?
Lilia Skala was born on 28 November 1896.

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