Sylvia — Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Character Profile

About Sylvia

Riggan's ex-wife who visits his dressing room on opening night. Riggan confesses past regrets and his internal struggles to her, though she dismisses his claims about the superhero voice in his head.

Character Facts

Played by

Amy Ryan

Appears in

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Sylvia — Family Ex-Husband — Riggan (Michael Keaton)

  Sylvia is Riggan's ex-wife, to whom he confesses his past psychological struggles and infidelity.

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