Name is a combination of the names of her grandfathers, Cyrus and Bill
Voted Miss Teenage Memphis in 1966
Studied opera before Orson Welles advised her to go into acting
Former boyfriend Peter Bogdanovich spotted her on a cover of Glamour magazine and cast her in a bit part in The Last Picture Show (1971), her first film
Briefly dated fellow Memphis native Elvis Presley when she was 19
Has recorded several jazz albums
In 2000, published her autobiography, Cybill Disobedience
Played the mother of her real-life daughter Clementine Ford's character on The L Word (2007-09)
Is a supporter of gay rights and received a GLAAD Golden Gate Award in 2010
The award is presented to those who increase the LGBT community's visibility in the media
Awards
1997Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:nominated
1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:nominated
1996Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress for a Comedy Series:nominated
1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:winner
1995Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:nominated
1995Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:nominated
1988People's Choice Awards-Favorite Female TV Performer:winner
1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:nominated
1987People's Choice Awards-Favorite Female TV Performer:winner
1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:winner
1986Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:nominated
1986People's Choice Awards-Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program:winner
1986Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:winner
1972Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actress:nominated