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Eileen Brennan

Eileen Brennan

Acting·1932–2013·74 films

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.…

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Filmography

Jeepers Creepers
Jeepers Creepers (2001)The Cat Lady
The Sting
The Sting (1973)Billie
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)Carol Fields
Clue
Clue (1985)Mrs. Peacock
Murder by Death
Murder by Death (1976)Tess Skeffington
The Last Picture Show
The Last Picture Show (1971)Genevieve
Private Benjamin
Private Benjamin (1980)Capt. Doreen Lewis
Scarecrow
Scarecrow (1973)Darlene
White Palace
White Palace (1990)Judy
The Amateurs
The Amateurs (2006)Mrs. Cherkiss
The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective (1978)Betty DeBoop
Babes in Toyland
Babes in Toyland (1986)Mrs. Piper / Widow Hubbard
If These Walls Could Talk
If These Walls Could Talk (1996)Tessie
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988)Miss Bannister
Hustle
Hustle (1975)Paula Hollinger
Texasville
Texasville (1990)Genevieve Morgan
Comic Book Villains
Comic Book Villains (2002)Mrs. Cresswell
Toothless
Toothless (1997)Joe #1
Stella
Stella (1990)Mrs. Wilkerson
The Hollow
The Hollow (2004)Joan Van Etten
Daisy Miller
Daisy Miller (1974)Mrs. Walker
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday (1995)Principal Handel
At Long Last Love
At Long Last Love (1975)Elizabeth
Pandemonium
Pandemonium (1982)Candy's Mom
Divorce American Style
Divorce American Style (1967)Eunice
The Fourth Wise Man
The Fourth Wise Man (1985)Judith
FM
FM (1978)Mother
The Night That Panicked America
The Night That Panicked America (1975)Ann Muldoon
In Search of Dr. Seuss
In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994)The Who-Villain
Boys Life 2
Boys Life 2 (1997)Mrs. Randozza
The Great Smokey Roadblock
The Great Smokey Roadblock (1978)Penelope
The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight (1973)Glenda
Nunzio's Second Cousin
Nunzio's Second Cousin (1994)Mrs. Randazzo
The Death of Richie
The Death of Richie (1977)Carol Werner
Sticky Fingers
Sticky Fingers (1988)Stella
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992)Frieda
Reckless
Reckless (1995)Sister Margaret
Rented Lips
Rented Lips (1988)Hotel Desk Clerk
The History of White People in America
The History of White People in America (1985)
Changing Habits
Changing Habits (1997)Mother Superior
Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Who Done It: The Clue Documentary (2022)Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Naked Run
Naked Run (2011)Gram Malone
When She Was Bad...
When She Was Bad... (1979)Mary Jensen
Working
Working (1982)Millworker
Dumb Luck
Dumb Luck (2003)Minnie Hitchcock
My Name Is Kate
My Name Is Kate (1994)Barbara Mannix
Recycle Rex
Recycle Rex (1993)Rose (voice)
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987)Sylvia
Incident at Crestridge
Incident at Crestridge (1981)Sara Davis
The History of White People in America: Volume II
The History of White People in America: Volume II (1986)
Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story
Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story (1992)Vicky Martin
The Last Great Ride
The Last Great Ride (1999)Pamela 'Mimi' Applegate
Murder So Sweet
Murder So Sweet (1993)Martha Catlin
Precious Victims
Precious Victims (1993)Minnie
My Old Man
My Old Man (1979)Marie
The Lies Boys Tell
The Lies Boys Tell (1994)Sada
Going to the Chapel
Going to the Chapel (1988)Maude
The Star Wagon
The Star Wagon (1966)Hallie
When the Circus Came to Town
When the Circus Came to Town (1981)Jessy
Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears (1995)Clara
Picture This
Picture This (1991)Self
The Funny Farm
The Funny Farm (1983)Gail Corbin
Deadly Intentions... Again?
Deadly Intentions... Again? (1991)Charlotte
Playmates
Playmates (1972)Amy
Pants on Fire
Pants on Fire (1998)Mom
The Art of 'The Sting'
The Art of 'The Sting' (2005)Self
Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary
Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary (1982)Aunt Angelique Lane
My Father's House
My Father's House (1975)Mrs. Lindholm Sr.
Knuckle
Knuckle (1975)Delafield's Mistress
Nourish the Beast
Nourish the Beast (1974)Baba Goya
Lily for President?
Lily for President? (1982)Maggie
Answers
Answers (1985)Amanda Jackson (Segment "Twinkle, Twinkle")
Come Die with Me
Come Die with Me (1974)Mary Thatcher
The Fartiste
The Fartiste (1987)