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Karen Sillas
Karen Sillas (born June 5, 1963) is an American stage and film actress. She graduated from the Acting Conservatory of the State University of New York. She is also a speech coach.
Early life.
The daughter of a Greek father and a Swedish mother, Sillas was born in Brooklyn and graduated from the Acting Conservatory of the State University of New York at Purchase (SUNY Purchase).
Career.
Sillas appeared in Hal Hartley's 1992 film "Simple Men". In
her town in search of a place to stay. Along the way, she meets Matthew (Donovan), a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman. The two begin an unusual romance built on their sense of mutual admiration and trust.
Cast.
- Adrienne Shelly as Maria Coughlin
- Martin Donovan as Matthew Slaughter
- Merritt Nelson as Jean Coughlin
- John MacKay as Jim Slaughter
- Edie Falco as Peg Coughlin
- Karen Sillas as Nurse Paine
Release.
The film was premiered at