Vera Miles - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 23, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Age | 96 |
| Birthplace | Boise City, Oklahoma, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Vera Miles's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Her portrayal of Lila Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' (1960) and frequent collaborations with Hitchcock, as well as roles in 'The Searchers' (1956) and 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' (1962). |
Intro
Vera Miles is an American actress renowned for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock's films, particularly as Lila Crane in 'Psycho' (1960). With a career spanning several decades, she appeared in numerous films and television series and worked with legendary directors and actors.
Early Life & Background
Vera Miles was born Vera June Ralston in Boise City, Oklahoma. She was raised in Kansas, where she attended Wichita North High School. After competing in beauty pageants and being crowned Miss Kansas in 1948, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Lila Crane in 'Psycho' (1960) and 'Psycho II' (1983)
- Appeared in 'The Searchers' (1956) directed by John Ford
- Appeared in 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' (1962)
- Collaborated with Alfred Hitchcock in 'The Wrong Man' (1956) and 'Psycho'
- Emerged as a recurrent leading lady on television series throughout the 1960s and 1970s
Trivia
- Originally intended to star in Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' (1958), but was replaced due to pregnancy.
- Her birth name was Vera June Ralston, but she adopted the surname Miles to avoid confusion with actress Vera Ralston.
- She was crowned Miss Kansas in 1948.
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Vera Miles is 96 years old.
Vera Miles was born the 23 August 1929.
Boise City, Oklahoma, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 23rd, 1929, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 23rd, 1929 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
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