Eileen Brennan
Actor/Actriz
75
Filmes
37
Séries
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.
Como Ator/Atriz
Sala de urgencias
Betty
Se Ha Escrito un Crimen
Loretta Lee
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter
Magnum, P.I.
Brenda Babcock
Will & Grace
Zandra
Mejorando la Casa
Wanda
Mad About You
Inspector #10
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Strong Medicine
Evelyn Knightly
El Toque de un Angel
Dolores Freeman
Taxi
Mrs. McKenzie
Newhart
Cuentos de la Cripta
Ruth Sanderson
Walker, Comisario de Texas
Joelle
Barnaby Jones
Anita Willson
El Séptimo Cielo
Mrs. Bink
Kojak
Julie Loring
Arli$$
Lenore
thirtysomething
All in the Family
Angelique McCarthy
Dinah!
Self
The Wonderful World of Disney
Joe #1
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Mrs. Annabelle Shrike
McMillan & Wife
Nora Dane
Lizzie McGuire
Marge
El secreto de Verónica
Grammy Anderson
El demonio
The Cat Lady
¿Quién es el culpable?
Mrs. Peacock
El golpe
Billie
Gravedale High
Miss Dirge (voice)