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Eileen Brennan

Born
Sep 3, 1932 · Aged 80
Died
Jul 28, 2013
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Gender
Female
Movie credits
76
TV credits
42
Also known as (4)
  • 艾琳·布伦南
  • Verla Eileen Regina Brennan
  • Verla Eileen Regina Brennen
  • آیلین برنان

Biography

Eileen Brennan (September 3, 1932 – July 28, 2013) was an American actress who was known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Captain Doreen Lewis in the 1980 comedy film Private Benjamin. She also won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Mrs. Hughes in the television series Newhart. Brennan was born in Los Angeles, California, and began her acting career in the theater. She made her Broadway debut in 1963 in the musical Little…