Doreen Lewis in 1980's "Private Benjamin," aloof Mrs. Peacock in 1985's "Clue" and mean orphanage superintendent Miss Bannister in 1988's "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Eileen Brennan, who went from musical comedy on Broadway to wringing laughs out of memorable characters in such films as "Private Benjamin" and "Clue," has died. Finnish airline bringing its in-flight meals to stores. People who are mean or unkind or rigid -- think about it -- cannot laugh at themselves. But it was a series of sharp-tongued roles that won her fans on television and in movies, including gruff Army Capt. That same year, Brennan was nominated for an Emmy for her performance as Zandra,[15] Jack McFarland's caustic drama teacher, on Will & Grace. Man's nearly $900,000 lottery ticket was a birthday gift. [9], She played Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker at the 1961 Central City Opera Summer Festival in Central City, Colorado directed by Arthur Penn, who had just won a Tony for his direction of the play on Broadway. Her Private Benjamin co-star Goldie Hawn said she was a "brilliant comedian, a powerful dramatic actress and had the voice of an angel". Brennan said she fought her injuries with rage. I will miss my old friend.". In 1972, Brennan appeared in an All in the Family episode, "The Elevator Story" (1972), as Angelique McCarthy, followed by a role as brothel madam Billie in George Roy Hill's Academy Award–winning film The Sting (1973) as the confidante of con man Henry Gondorf (Paul Newman). All rights reserved. Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Customs officials in Florida said they seized an unusual package that arrived via mail from Hungary when it was found to contain a complete horse skeleton. From 1968 to 1974, Brennan was married to British poet and photographer David John Lampson, with whom she had two sons: Patrick, a former basketball player turned actor, and Sam, a singer. "Initially, there's enormous anger, but your priorities get shifted around. Man wins $750,000 lottery jackpot on way to dentist. Brennan died early Sunday at a hospice in Burbank of bladder cancer, her publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. In 1974, she reunited with director Bogdanovich, appearing in his adaptation of the Henry James novella Daisy Miller. Her strength and love will never be forgotten.". [8], Brennan began her acting career while attending university, appearing in Georgetown's stage productions of Arsenic and Old Lace. Here’s an example of a dramatic event in the life of the actress Eileen Brennan, but please do not deduce that all examples of Saturn–Pluto are anywhere near as catastrophic. Brennan got her first big role on the New York stage in "Little Mary Sunshine," a musical comedy that won her the 1960 Obie award for best actress. 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Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Authorities in Norway said they seized an electric scooter that had been adjusted to travel at more than twice the legal speed limit for the vehicles. Eileen Brennan, who went from musical comedy on Broadway to wringing laughs out of memorable characters in such films as "Private Benjamin" and "Clue," has died. Why 'The Rock' is endorsing THIS candidate, Catherine Oxenberg’s daughter India says she was 'not that impressed' when she met NXIVM leader Keith Raniere, Hoda Kotb says Frank Sinatra Jr. was 'worst guest' on 'Today' show 'ever', Penelope Ann Miller to play Nancy Reagan in upcoming Ronald Reagan biopic, 'Star Trek' actor George Takei responds to feud with William Shatner: 'All that is bile', Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee plans to leave US if Trump wins re-election, Amazon bans 'What Killed Michael Brown?' [17] The following year, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she successfully treated. Although her name was not often recognized by the general public, she became a favorite of many directors, in particular Peter Bogdanovich. "You know why? "We get addicted to dull the pain of life," she told the magazine. She had a starring role, playing the disc jockey Mother in the film FM (1978), a comedy-drama about life at a rock-music radio station. ", Brennan was a member of the original company of "Hello, Dolly" on Broadway. American film, television, musical theatre and stage actress. From the New York stage, she moved to the screen in "Divorce American Style" and "The Last Picture Show," a pair of appearances on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," and TV guest shots on everything from "All in the Family" and "McMillan & Wife" to "Kojak," "The Love Boat," "Murder She Wrote" and "Mad About You.". [11], Brennan's work in theatre attracted attention from television producers in California. LOS ANGELES -- Actress Eileen Brennan, hit by a car as she was leaving a restaurant with comedienne Goldie Hawn, underwent surgery Wednesday to … In 2003, director Shawn Levy cast her in a cameo role of a babysitter to Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt's children in an updated remake of Cheaper by the Dozen. [10] She went on to create the role of Irene Molloy in the original Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! In 1980, Brennan received a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her role as Goldie Hawn's nasty commanding officer in Private Benjamin. (1964). "You learn from powerful things," she said in 1992. [16] She also fell from the stage in 1989 during a production of Annie, breaking a leg. Brennan guest-starred on two Murder, She Wrote episodes, "Old Habits Die Hard" (1987) and "Dear Deadly" (1994), and in 1987, she also appeared in the Magnum, P.I. Oct. 13 (UPI) -- An Australian man is hailing his "most rewarding birthday present yet" after winning nearly $900,000 from a lottery ticket given to him by his parents. Both of these movies also starred James Coco, James Cromwell and Peter Falk. She was 80. A couple of years after they filmed the movie, Brennan and Hawn had dinner one night in 1982 in Venice, Calif. As they left the restaurant, Brennan was struck by a car. It increased my determination not to go under, to get well.". She said the actress, co-star of the 'Private Benjamin' television series was listed in good condition and was 'very alert and aware of everything going on' and probably would be removed from the intensive care unit in a few days.
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