Acting
Eileen Brennan
1932 · Los Angeles, California, USA
30 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
Jeepers Creepers
The Cat Lady
Clue
Mrs. Peacock
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
Carol Fields
The Sting
Billie
Murder by Death
Tess Skeffington
White Palace
Judy
The Last Picture Show
Genevieve
The Cheap Detective
Betty DeBoop
Private Benjamin
Capt. Doreen Lewis
Babes in Toyland
Mrs. Piper / Widow Hubbard
If These Walls Could Talk
Tessie
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
Miss Bannister