Sondra James
Biography
Sondra James Weil, born July 21, 1939, was an American actress and sound coordinator. Known professionally as Sondra James, her acting credits include appearances in films such as Joker in 2019, Emma Seligman's directorial debut Shiva Baby in 2020, and a role in Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017. Her work in the film industry also involved ADR voice casting for multiple films, including Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums in 2001 and Mike Nichols' Closer in 2004. Additional film credits associated with her career include Making the Day and Co děláme v temnotách. Sondra James passed away in New York City on September 12, 2021, following a five-month battle with lung cancer.
Career overview
Sondra James Weil was an American sound coordinator and actress born on July 21, 1939. Throughout her career, she accumulated seventy known credits in the entertainment industry and was also known by the alternate name Sandra Ja.
As an actress, she appeared in a variety of films. Her acting filmography included roles in the Oscar-winning film Joker in 2019, Emma Seligman's directorial debut Shiva Baby in 2020, and a small role in Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017. Additional films associated with her acting work include Making the Day and What We Do in the Shadows, the latter appearing under its Czech title variant in source materials.
In addition to her on-screen performances, she worked behind the scenes as a sound coordinator and handled automated dialogue replacement voice casting for multiple films. Among her voice casting projects were Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums in 2001 and Mike Nichols' Closer in 2004.
Sondra James passed away in New York City on September 12, 2021, at the age of eighty-two, following a five-month battle with lung cancer.
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73 titles- The Tender Bar (2021) as Grandma Maguire
- Shiva Baby (2021) as Maureen
- Shiva Baby (2021) ADR Voice Casting
- Dating & New York (2021) as Real Estate Mogul
- Seven Fishes (2021) as Nonna Bonfiglio
- Making the Day (2021) as Veteran Editor
- The Climb (2020) as Grandma
- Where to Now? (2020) as Alma
- Antarctica (2020) as Mrs. Feen
- Joker (2019) as Dr. Sally
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019) as Joan
- Already Gone (2019) as Mary Jane
- Sick of It (2018) as Norma
- Lez Bomb (2018) as Betty
- The Escape of Prisoner 614 (2018) as Marla
- Human Affairs (2018) as Deborah
- Big Data L1ZY (2018) as Neighbor
- Keep the Change (2018) as Grandma
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) as Yelling Woman
- Active Adults (2017) as Rose
- Splitting Image (2017) as Blanche
- Crisis in Six Scenes (2016) as Rita
- Don't Think Twice (2016) as Bonnie
- Mired (2016) as Grandmother
- C Street (2016) as Mrs. Plumbcott
- The Mysteries of Laura (2014) as Lillian Greenberg
- The Cobbler (2014) as Anna O'Hara
- Growing Up and Other Lies (2014) as Barb
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Elderly Woman
- Lucky 7 (2013) as Mrs. LaRosa
- Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Girls (2012) as Old Woman
- The Dictator (2012) as Friendly Customer
- Premium Rush (2012) ADR Voice Casting
- Sleepwalk with Me (2012) as Colleen
- Putzel (2012) as Mrs. Hertzel
- What's Your Number? (2011) as Plant Lady
- Busted Walk (2011) as Dotty
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Retiree Lady
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) ADR Voice Casting
- Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) as Lady at Book Signing
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Mrs. Feinberg
- Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) Loop Group Coordinator
- Taking Woodstock (2009) as Margaret
- The Hungry Ghosts (2009) as Lucy
- Awake (2007) ADR Voice Casting
- Anamorph (2007) ADR Voice Casting
- Arranged (2007) as Nina
- 30 Rock (2006) as Woman
- Failure to Launch (2006) ADR Voice Casting
- Everyone's Hero (2006) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Notorious Bettie Page (2006) ADR Voice Casting
- Robots (2005) as Additional Voices
- Closer (2004) ADR Voice Casting
- The Stepford Wives (2004) ADR Voice Casting
- Alfie (2004) as Mrs. Liberman
- Assassination Tango (2003) Casting Associate
- Two Weeks Notice (2002) ADR Voice Casting
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) ADR Voice Casting
- The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) ADR Voice Casting
- American Psycho (2000) ADR Voice Casting
- Mission to Mars (2000) Other
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Agnes Rosen
- Third Watch (1999) as Mrs. Jordan
- The Astronaut's Wife (1999) ADR Voice Casting
- Sex and the City (1998) as Older Woman
- Always Say Goodbye (1997) as Bernice
- Mighty Aphrodite (1995) as Operator / Chorus
- Law & Order (1990) as Sarah Taffler
- Law & Order (1990) as Mrs. Stavros
- Law & Order (1990) as Manager
- Muggable Mary: Street Cop (1982) as Neighborwoman
- Johnny Goes Home (1982) Production Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sondra James best known for?
Sondra James is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tender Bar (2021), Shiva Baby (2021), Shiva Baby (2021), Antarctica (2020).
When and where was Sondra James born?
Sondra James was born on July 21, 1939 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on September 12, 2021.
How many credits does Sondra James have?
Sondra James has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2021.
What is Sondra James's background in cinema and television?
Sondra James Weil, born July 21, 1939, was an American actress and sound coordinator. Known professionally as Sondra James, her acting credits include appearances in films such as Joker in 2019, Emma Seligman's directorial debut Shiva Baby in 2020, and a role in Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017. Her work in the film indu...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Joker (2019) as Dr. Sally — aged about 79
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019) as Joan — aged about 79
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Agnes Rosen — aged about 59
- Third Watch (1999) as Mrs. Jordan — aged about 59
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Retiree Lady — aged about 70
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Elderly Woman — aged about 73
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