Vera Miles | Biography, Age, Net Worth, Relationship, Career

Vera June Miles is a name that will no doubt be familiar to you if you’ve seen Psycho. Vera is among Hollywood’s most prosperous and well-known retired actresses and has starred in several Alfred Hitchcock productions, including the popular films Psycho and Psycho II.

Where was Vera Miles born? Ethnicity, Nationality, Family, Education

On August 23, 1929, Vera was born in Boise City, Oklahoma. Her mother’s name was Bernice and her father’s name was Thomas. Along with her three other siblings, she grew up in Pratt, Kansas, before moving to Wichita with her entire family.

When she lived in Wichita, she often spent her evenings working as a typist at Western Union. After completing her studies at Wichita North High School in 1947, Vera became Miss Kansas in 1948. After that, she began participating in other beauty pageants. Additionally, she came in second place in the Miss America pageant.

What is Vera Miles’ net worth? Salary, Earnings

As of January 2024, Vera Miles’ estimated net worth is approximately $10 million, mainly derived from royalties and the movies she has produced. Her numerous performances in film and television have contributed to her substantial wealth.

She is not as notable now as she was when she frequently appeared in commercials. Vera isolates herself from the outside world and also avoids speaking to the media.

Vera Miles’ contribution to the industry cannot be underestimated. She has spent most of her life working in the film industry, where she has made important contributions. Everyone knows that Psycho is a cult classic and Vera has received several honors and is highly regarded in the business.

Quick Facts about Vera Miles

Famous name:	Vera Miles
Real name/Full name:	vera june miles
Gender:	Female
Age:	91 years
Birthdate:	August 23, 1929
Place of birth:	City of Boise, Oklahoma, USA
Nationality:	American
Height:	5’3»
Weight:	52 kilograms
Sexual orientation:	Right
Civil status:	Divorced
Husband/spouse (name):	No
Children/Children (Son and Daughter):	Yes (Kelley Miles, Eric Larsen, Debra Miles, Michael Scott)
Dating/Boyfriend (Name):	No
Is Vera Miles lesbian/gay?:	No
Profession:	Actress
Salary:	N/A
Net worth in 2021:	$10 million

Is Vera Miles married? Relationship

Vera was married four times while carrying out the deception. Her first husband was Bob Miles, whose last name she kept. They married in 1948. In 1954 they divorced after jointly adopting two daughters.

Her second husband, Gordon Scott, co-starred in Tarzan’s Hidden Jungle. She then entered the film industry. They were married for four years, from 1956 to 1960. Together they also have a son. She subsequently had her longest marriage (from 1960 to 1971) to another actor, Keith Larsen.

Her last spouse, Robert Jones, was her husband from 1973 to 1975. Vera currently resides in Palm Desert, California, and is said to have turned down many interviews while there. She doesn’t appear in public very often. Her grandson, actor Jordan Essoe, told actress Jessica Biel about her life in 2012 so the actress could play Vera in the Hitchcock film.

How tall is Vera Miles? Weight, hair color

Today, August 20, 2021, marks Vera Miles’ 91st birthday. She was born on August 23, 1929. She weighs 52 pounds and is 5 feet 3 inches tall.

How did Vera Miles start her professional career?

When Vera moved to Los Angeles in 1950, she began her film career playing small roles in films. After that, she was cast in a small role in the film Two Tickets to Broadway as a showgirl.

Her first notable role for which she received recognition was in the romantic comedy The Rose Bowl Story. In 1955, she also starred in Tarzan’s Hidden Jungle. He later landed a role as Wichita in the film The Searchers.

After that, Hitchcock approached her to sign a five-year contract, which she did in 1957. She was also in negotiations to be the lead actress in the popular film Psycho.

She got back in touch with director John Ford in 1962. Vera Miles got back together with her co-star from the film The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

He has appeared on other television shows, including Wagon Train, Riverboat, The Twilight Zone, and others. Ella Vera later starred in the 1983 film Psycho II.

Achievements and honors

Vera Miles has had several award nominations, but has only had a small number of wins.

Vera won a Western Heritage Award in 1963 for her role in the film “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.”
She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition.