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Lilia Skala (née Sofer; 28 November 1896 – 18 December 1994) was an Austrian-American architect and actress known for her role in the film Lilies of the Field (1963), for which she received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination.
Lilia Skala was a versatile actress who starred in Austria, England and America. She was nominated for an Oscar for Lilies of the Field (1963) and appeared in Flashdance (1983), House of Games (1987) and other films.
Lilia Skala was a versatile actress who starred in Austria, England and America. She was nominated for an Oscar for Lilies of the Field (1963) and played Mother Superior in the film.
role in “Lillies of the Field” In Lilies of the Field. …tough-as-nails mother superior (played by Lilia Skala) eventually enlists his help in building a chapel. Despite several setbacks, he completes the chapel and in the process earns the respect and admiration of the nuns and the local townspeople. Read More.
Dec 20, 1994 · Lilia Skala, a stage and screen actress best known for her portrayal of the headstrong Mother Superior in the 1963 film "Lilies of the Field," died on...
Lilies of the Field is a 1963 American comedy-drama film adapted by James Poe from the 1962 novel of the same name by William Edmund Barrett, and stars Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Stanley Adams, and Dan Frazer. It was produced and directed by Ralph Nelson.
Dec 22, 1994 · Lilia Skala was an actress and architect who fled Nazi Austria and worked in theatre, film and TV. She was nominated for an Oscar for Lilies of the Field and played Frau Schneider in Cabaret.
