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Eileen Brennan

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
Born: Sat, Sep 03 1932
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Sun, Jul 28 2013
Eileen Brennan is 80 years old
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Poster of Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Eileen Brennan would have been no older than 80 in Who Done It: The Clue Documentary as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 2022
Poster of Naked Run
Naked Run
Eileen Brennan was 78 in Naked Run as 'Gram Malone'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 05 2011
Poster of The Amateurs
The Amateurs
Eileen Brennan was 73 in The Amateurs as 'Mrs. Cherkiss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2006
Poster of The Art of 'The Sting'
The Art of 'The Sting'
Eileen Brennan was 73 in The Art of 'The Sting' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 06 2005
Poster of Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
Eileen Brennan was 72 in Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous as 'Carol Fields'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 2005
Poster of The Hollow
The Hollow
Eileen Brennan was 71 in The Hollow as 'Joan Van Etten'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 2004
Poster of Dumb Luck
Dumb Luck
Eileen Brennan was 70 in Dumb Luck as 'Minnie Hitchcock'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Comic Book Villains
Comic Book Villains
Eileen Brennan was 70 in Comic Book Villains as 'Mrs. Cresswell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 2002
Poster of Jeepers Creepers
Jeepers Creepers
Eileen Brennan was 68 in Jeepers Creepers as 'The Cat Lady'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 2001
Poster of The Last Great Ride
The Last Great Ride
Eileen Brennan was 66 in The Last Great Ride as 'Pamela 'Mimi' Applegate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Pants on Fire
Pants on Fire
Eileen Brennan was 65 in Pants on Fire as 'Mom'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1998
Poster of Toothless
Toothless
Eileen Brennan was 65 in Toothless as 'Joe #1'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1997
Poster of Changing Habits
Changing Habits
Eileen Brennan was 64 in Changing Habits as 'Mother Superior'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1997
Poster of Boys Life 2
Boys Life 2
Eileen Brennan was 64 in Boys Life 2 as 'Mrs. Randozza'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1997
Poster of If These Walls Could Talk
If These Walls Could Talk
Eileen Brennan was 64 in If These Walls Could Talk as 'Tessie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Reckless
Reckless
Eileen Brennan was 63 in Reckless as 'Sister Margaret'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
Eileen Brennan was 63 in Trail of Tears as 'Clara'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1995
Poster of Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
Eileen Brennan was 62 in Freaky Friday as 'Principal Handel'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1995
Poster of The Lies Boys Tell
The Lies Boys Tell
Eileen Brennan was 62 in The Lies Boys Tell as 'Sada'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1994
Poster of In Search of Dr. Seuss
In Search of Dr. Seuss
Eileen Brennan was 62 in In Search of Dr. Seuss as 'The Who-Villain'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 1994
Poster of Nunzio's Second Cousin
Nunzio's Second Cousin
Eileen Brennan was 62 in Nunzio's Second Cousin as 'Mrs. Randazzo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1994
Poster of My Name Is Kate
My Name Is Kate
Eileen Brennan was 61 in My Name Is Kate as 'Barbara Mannix'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 1994
Poster of Precious Victims
Precious Victims
Eileen Brennan was 61 in Precious Victims as 'Minnie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of Recycle Rex
Recycle Rex
Eileen Brennan was 60 in Recycle Rex as 'Rose (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1993
Poster of I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
Eileen Brennan was 59 in I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore as 'Frieda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story
Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story
Eileen Brennan was 59 in Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story as 'Vicky Martin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1992
Poster of Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
Eileen Brennan was 59 in Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of Deadly Intentions... Again?
Deadly Intentions... Again?
Eileen Brennan was 58 in Deadly Intentions... Again? as 'Charlotte'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 1991
Poster of White Palace
White Palace
Eileen Brennan was 58 in White Palace as 'Judy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of Texasville
Texasville
Eileen Brennan was 58 in Texasville as 'Genevieve Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Stella
Stella
Eileen Brennan was 57 in Stella as 'Mrs. Wilkerson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1990
Poster of It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You
Eileen Brennan was 57 in It Had to Be You as 'Judith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1989
Poster of Going to the Chapel
Going to the Chapel
Eileen Brennan was 56 in Going to the Chapel as 'Maude'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1988
Poster of Sticky Fingers
Sticky Fingers
Eileen Brennan was 55 in Sticky Fingers as 'Stella'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1988
Poster of The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
Eileen Brennan was 55 in The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking as 'Miss Bannister'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1988
Poster of Rented Lips
Rented Lips
Eileen Brennan was 55 in Rented Lips as 'Hotel Desk Clerk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1987
Poster of Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Eileen Brennan was 54 in Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife as 'Sylvia'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1987
Poster of The Fartiste
The Fartiste
Eileen Brennan was 54 in The Fartiste
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Babes in Toyland
Babes in Toyland
Eileen Brennan was 54 in Babes in Toyland as 'Mrs. Piper / Widow Hubbard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1986
Poster of The History of White People in America: Volume II
The History of White People in America: Volume II
Eileen Brennan was 53 in The History of White People in America: Volume II
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Clue
Clue
Eileen Brennan was 53 in Clue as 'Mrs. Peacock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1985
Poster of The History of White People in America
The History of White People in America
Eileen Brennan was 52 in The History of White People in America
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1985
Poster of The Fourth Wise Man
The Fourth Wise Man
Eileen Brennan was 52 in The Fourth Wise Man as 'Judith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1985
Poster of Answers
Answers
Eileen Brennan was 52 in Answers as 'Amanda Jackson (Segment "Twinkle, Twinkle")'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Funny Farm
The Funny Farm
Eileen Brennan was 50 in The Funny Farm as 'Gail Corbin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of Lily for President?
Lily for President?
Eileen Brennan was 49 in Lily for President? as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1982
Poster of Working
Working
Eileen Brennan was 49 in Working as 'Millworker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 13 1982
Poster of Pandemonium
Pandemonium
Eileen Brennan was 49 in Pandemonium as 'Candy's Mom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1982
Poster of Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary
Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary
Eileen Brennan was 49 in Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary as 'Aunt Angelique Lane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1982
Poster of Incident at Crestridge
Incident at Crestridge
Eileen Brennan was 49 in Incident at Crestridge as 'Sara Davis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1981
Poster of When the Circus Came to Town
When the Circus Came to Town
Eileen Brennan was 48 in When the Circus Came to Town as 'Jessy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1981
Poster of Private Benjamin
Private Benjamin
Eileen Brennan was 48 in Private Benjamin as 'Capt. Doreen Lewis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 1980
Poster of My Old Man
My Old Man
Eileen Brennan was 47 in My Old Man as 'Marie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of When She Was Bad...
When She Was Bad...
Eileen Brennan was 47 in When She Was Bad... as 'Mary Jensen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1979
Poster of The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective
Eileen Brennan was 45 in The Cheap Detective as 'Betty DeBoop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of The Great Smokey Roadblock
The Great Smokey Roadblock
Eileen Brennan was 45 in The Great Smokey Roadblock as 'Penelope'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1978
Poster of FM
FM
Eileen Brennan was 45 in FM as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1978
Poster of The Death of Richie
The Death of Richie
Eileen Brennan was 44 in The Death of Richie as 'Carol Werner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1977
Poster of Murder by Death
Murder by Death
Eileen Brennan was 43 in Murder by Death as 'Tess Skeffington'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1976
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
Eileen Brennan was 43 in Hustle as 'Paula Hollinger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of The Night That Panicked America
The Night That Panicked America
Eileen Brennan was 43 in The Night That Panicked America as 'Ann Muldoon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1975
Poster of Knuckle
Knuckle
Eileen Brennan was 42 in Knuckle as 'Delafield's Mistress'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1975
Poster of My Father's House
My Father's House
Eileen Brennan was 42 in My Father's House as 'Mrs. Lindholm Sr.'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1975
Poster of At Long Last Love
At Long Last Love
Eileen Brennan was 42 in At Long Last Love as 'Elizabeth'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Nourish the Beast
Nourish the Beast
Eileen Brennan was 41 in Nourish the Beast as 'Baba Goya'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1974
Poster of Daisy Miller
Daisy Miller
Eileen Brennan was 41 in Daisy Miller as 'Mrs. Walker'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1974
Poster of Come Die With Me
Come Die With Me
Eileen Brennan was 41 in Come Die With Me
Movie Released: Tue, May 14 1974
Poster of The Sting
The Sting
Eileen Brennan was 41 in The Sting as 'Billie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1973
Poster of The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight
Eileen Brennan was 41 in The Blue Knight as 'Glenda'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1973
Poster of Scarecrow
Scarecrow
Eileen Brennan was 40 in Scarecrow as 'Darlene'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1973
Poster of Playmates
Playmates
Eileen Brennan was 40 in Playmates as 'Amy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1972
Poster of The Last Picture Show
The Last Picture Show
Eileen Brennan was 39 in The Last Picture Show as 'Genevieve'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1971
Poster of Divorce American Style
Divorce American Style
Eileen Brennan was 34 in Divorce American Style as 'Eunice Tase'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1967
Poster of The Star Wagon
The Star Wagon
Eileen Brennan was 34 in The Star Wagon as 'Hallie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1966

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
Eileen Brennan was 68+ in Lizzie McGuire as 'Marge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 12 2001
Poster of The Fearing Mind
The Fearing Mind
Eileen Brennan was 68+ in The Fearing Mind as 'Irene's mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 21 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Eileen Brennan was 67+ in Strong Medicine as 'Evelyn Knightly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Eileen Brennan was 66+ in Will & Grace as 'Zandra'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Eileen Brennan was 65+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Joe #1'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 1997
Poster of Veronica's Closet
Veronica's Closet
Eileen Brennan was 65+ in Veronica's Closet as 'Grammy Anderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1997
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Eileen Brennan was 63+ in 7th Heaven as 'Mrs. Bink'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Eileen Brennan was 62+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Dolores Freeman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Eileen Brennan was 62+ in ER as 'Betty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Eileen Brennan was 60+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Joelle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Eileen Brennan was 60+ in Mad About You as 'Inspector #10'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Jack's Place
Jack's Place
Eileen Brennan was 59+ in Jack's Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1992
Poster of Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Eileen Brennan was 59+ in Home Improvement as 'Wanda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of American Dreamer
American Dreamer
Eileen Brennan was 58+ in American Dreamer
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Thu, Sep 20 1990
Poster of Gravedale High
Gravedale High
Eileen Brennan was 58+ in Gravedale High
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Eileen Brennan was 56+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Ruth Sanderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of thirtysomething
thirtysomething
Eileen Brennan was 55+ in thirtysomething
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1987
Poster of The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Eileen Brennan was 52+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater as 'Mrs. Annabelle Shrike'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985
Poster of Off the Rack
Off the Rack
Eileen Brennan was 52+ in Off the Rack as 'Kate Halloran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Eileen Brennan was 52+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Loretta Lee, Marian Simpson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Eileen Brennan was 50+ in Newhart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Private Benjamin
Private Benjamin
Eileen Brennan was 48+ in Private Benjamin as 'Doreen Lewis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 1981
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Eileen Brennan was 48+ in Magnum, P.I.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of A New Kind of Family
A New Kind of Family
Eileen Brennan was 47+ in A New Kind of Family
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1979
Poster of 13 Queens Blvd.
13 Queens Blvd.
Eileen Brennan was 46+ in 13 Queens Blvd. as 'Felicia Winters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1979
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Eileen Brennan was 46+ in Taxi as 'Mrs. McKenzie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of Black Beauty
Black Beauty
Eileen Brennan was 45+ in Black Beauty as 'Annie Gray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 31 1978
Poster of All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Eileen Brennan was 44+ in All That Glitters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 18 1977
Poster of Doctors' Hospital
Doctors' Hospital
Eileen Brennan was 43+ in Doctors' Hospital
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Eileen Brennan was 42+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Eileen Brennan was 41+ in Kojak as 'Julie Loring'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Barnaby Jones
Barnaby Jones
Eileen Brennan was 40+ in Barnaby Jones as 'Anita Willson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1973
Poster of McMillan & Wife
McMillan & Wife
Eileen Brennan was 39+ in McMillan & Wife as 'Nora Dane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
Eileen Brennan was 38+ in All in the Family as 'Angelique McCarthy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Eileen Brennan was 35+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Eileen Brennan was 30+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Eileen Brennan was 11+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944