Eileen Brennan

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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...

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ClueMovie • 1985ERSeries • 1994Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984Will & GraceSeries • 1998Magnum, P.I.Series • 1980Home ImprovementSeries • 1991Mad About YouSeries • 1992American PlayhouseSeries • 1982NewhartSeries • 1982Strong MedicineSeries • 2000TaxiSeries • 1978Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994Walker, Texas RangerSeries • 1993Arli$$Series • 1996All in the FamilySeries • 1971Barnaby JonesSeries • 1973Tales from the CryptSeries • 19897th HeavenSeries • 1996KojakSeries • 1973thirtysomethingSeries • 1987Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!Series • 2006The Wonderful World of DisneySeries • 1997The StingMovie • 1973Lizzie McGuireSeries • 2001