Eileen Brennan

Eileen Brennan

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 Mary Sunshine. She went on to appear in several other Broadway musicals, including Hello, Dolly! and Annie. Brennan made her film debut in the 1967 satire Divorce American Style. She followed this with supporting roles in the films The Last Picture Show (1971), The Cheap Detective (1978), and The First Wives Club (1996). She also starred in the films Clue (1985) and Sister Act (1992). In addition to her film and theater work, Brennan also had a successful television career. She appeared in numerous television shows, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, Cheers, and Will & Grace. She died on July 28, 2013, at the age of 80, from complications of multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight infection. Brennan was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2001. She underwent treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy. She continued to work and act throughout her treatment, and she even appeared in the 2011 film The Big Year. In 2013, Brennan's health began to decline. She died on July 28, 2013, at her home in Los Angeles. She was survived by her husband, David John Lampson, and her daughter, Emily.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1932-09-03
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As: 艾琳·布伦南, Verla Eileen Regina Brennan, Verla Eileen Regina Brennen

Movies List of Eileen Brennan

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Private Benjamin

1980 Movie
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At Long Last Love

1975 Movie
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Daisy Miller

1974 Movie
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Knuckle

1975 Movie
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Hustle

1975 Movie
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Murder by Death

1976 Movie
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Scarecrow

1973 Movie
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Jeepers Creepers

2001 Movie
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The Sting

1973 Movie
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Babes in Toyland

1986 Movie
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White Palace

1990 Movie
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The Hollow

2004 Movie
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FM

1978 Movie
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Comic Book Villains

2002 Movie
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The Cheap Detective

1978 Movie
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Clue

1985 Movie
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The Amateurs

2006 Movie
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Stella

1990 Movie
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Boys Life 2

1997 Movie
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The Fourth Wise Man

1985 Movie
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Toothless

1997 Movie
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Lily for President?

1982 Movie
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Pandemonium

1982 Movie
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Changing Habits

1997 Movie
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Come Die With Me

1974 Movie
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The Last Picture Show

1971 Movie
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The Lies Boys Tell

1994 Movie
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The Death of Richie

1977 Movie
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The Blue Knight

1973 Movie
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Dumb Luck

2003 Movie
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Sticky Fingers

1988 Movie
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The Last Great Ride

1999 Movie
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Texasville

1990 Movie
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Going to the Chapel

1988 Movie
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Answers

1985 Movie
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My Old Man

1979 Movie
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Recycle Rex

1993 Movie
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Pants on Fire

1998 Movie
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Trail of Tears

1995 Movie
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The Funny Farm

1983 Movie
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The Star Wagon

1966 Movie
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My Name Is Kate

1994 Movie
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It Had to Be You

1989 Movie
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Precious Victims

1993 Movie
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The Fartiste

1987 Movie
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Naked Run

2011 Movie
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Working

1982 Movie
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My Father's House

1975 Movie
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Reckless

1995 Movie
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Nourish the Beast

1974 Movie
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Rented Lips

1987 Movie
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When She Was Bad...

1979 Movie
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Playmates

1972 Movie
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Freaky Friday

1995 Movie