Vera Miles Her Life and Career

Vera Miles, born Vera June Ralston on August 23, 1929, is an American actress known for her work in film and television. She was born in Boise City, Oklahoma, and grew up in Pratt, Kansas. Miles began her journey into the entertainment industry as a model before transitioning to acting. Miles’ acting career took off in the 1950s when she signed a contract with Warner Bros. Her early roles included small parts in films like “The Rose Bowl Story“ (1952) and “Tarzan’s Hidden Jungle“ (1955). She eventually moved to Universal Pictures, where she starred in a series of notable films. One of her most famous roles was as Lila Crane, the sister of Janet Leigh’s character, in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller “Psycho“ (1960). Although her character had a limited screen time, her performance left a lasting impact on audiences. Vera Miles was initially cast to play the lead role of Marion Crane but had to withdraw due to her pregnancy, and the role went to Jan