She reprised the role in the television adaptation (1981–1983), for which she won an Emmy (supporting actress) as well as a Golden Globe (lead actress). In 1980, Brennan received a best supporting actress Oscar nomination for her role as Goldie Hawn’s nasty commanding officer in Private Benjamin. She had a starring role, playing ‘Mutha’ in the 1978 movie, FM, about rock radio. Both of these movies also starred James Coco, James Cromwell and Peter Falk. Of Irish descent, she was raised Roman Catholic.īrennan also worked with director Robert Moore and writer Neil Simon, appearing in Murder by Death as Tess Skeffington (1976) and The Cheap Detective (1978). She received Emmy nominations for her guest starring roles on Newhart, Thirtysomething, Taxi and Will & Grace.īrennan was born Verla Eileen Regina Brennen on Septemin Los Angeles, California, daughter of Regina “Jeanne” Menehan, a silent film actress, and John Gerald Brennen, a doctor. She reprised the role for the TV adaptation, winning both a Golden Globe and Emmy for her performance. Brennan is best known for her role as Doreen Lewis in Private Benjamin, for which she received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Eileen Brennan (September 3, 1932 – July 28, 2013) was an American actress of film, television, and theater.
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