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Eileen Brennan Biography
Birth Name:
Verla Eileen Regina Brennan
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor
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
Awards
- 2004Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 1983Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series: nominated
- 1983Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
- 1982Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series: nominated
- 1982Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: winner
- 1981Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series: winner
- 1980Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
Relationships
- David Lampson -- Ex-husband
- John Brennan -- Father
- Jean Manahan -- Mother
- Patrick Lampson -- Son
- Samuel Lampson -- Son