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Eileen Brennan was a television actor, film actor and singer. Eileen Brennan was born on September 3, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Death is recorded on July 28, 2013, at the age of 80. Education on record includes Georgetown University. Awards on record include Theatre World Award (1960), Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (1982) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (1981).
My Take
Eileen Brennan is the kind of veteran I instinctively applaud. Georgetown-educated, she earned a Theatre World Award onstage in 1960, snagged a BAFTA nomination for The Last Picture Show, and went on to claim both an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Her comedic timing was immaculate, the sort that steals scenes from the supporting chair without ever begging for the spotlight. That she could sing too only widens the picture of her range. Sustaining a frontline career across more than half a century, until her passing in 2013, is its own quiet triumph. The great character actors deserve our loudest ovations.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eileen Brennan
- Name (Japanese)
- アイリーン・ブレナン
- Reading
- あいりーん・ぶれなん
- Born
- September 3, 1932 – July 28, 2013
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / singer / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Georgetown University
Awards & achievements
- 1960 Theatre World Award
- 1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- 1981 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Eileen Brennan born?
Born September 3, 1932.
When did Eileen Brennan die?
Died July 28, 2013, aged 80.
Where was Eileen Brennan from?
Eileen Brennan was from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What did Eileen Brennan do?
Eileen Brennan worked as actor, television actor, film actor, singer, stage actor.
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