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Eileen Brennan

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Eileen Brennan Fast Facts:

Honed her talent by performing with Georgetown University's Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society.
Studied acting in New York; roomed with Rue McClanahan and Macy Janney (Allison Janney's mother).
In 1959, appeared in the off-Broadway production Little Mary Sunshine, for which she received an Obie Award.
Teamed with director Peter Bogdanovich for multiple films, including The Last Picture Show (1971) and Texasville (1990).
Was struck by a car and seriously injured in October 1982.
Overcame her injuries and a subsequent addiction to painkillers, resuming her career in 1984.

Eileen Brennan Relationships:
John Brennan - Father
Patrick Lampson - Son
Samuel Lampson - Son
David Lampson - Ex-husband
Jean Manahan - Mother
Eileen Brennan Awards:
1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1989 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2004 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1981 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series - Winner
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series - Nominee
1983 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series - Nominee
1980 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
1981 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1972 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Nominee
College:
Attended Georgetown University, Washington, DC; attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York, NY