Eileen Brennan
Her real name was Verla Eileen Regina Brennan. She was born in Los Angeles of Regina Jeanne Menehan and John Gerald Brennan.
She was a student of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.
Having a keen interest in drama, she started performing on stages. She started her career in plays, especially musical comedy. Later she moved to the screen. She did quite a number of movies. She is best remembered for her role in films such as "Private Benjamin" and "Clue."
She was nominated for Oscar in best supporting actress for her role in Private Benjamin.
She was awarded with the best actress award for her role in Little Mary Sunshine.
During the prime of her career she met a fatal accident, but with her will power she overcame the pain and trouble.
Apart from the big screen she also appeared on TV shows..... and was also nominated for Emmy award many times, and was able to win one.
She was suffering from bladder cancer and last sunday at the age of 80 she succumbed to it and passed away to the heavenly abode.
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