Virginia Brissac
Born: 1883-06-10
Birthplace: San Jose, California, USA
Biography
Virginia Brissac (June 11, 1883 – July 26, 1979) was an American stage and film actress. With her stern features, she often played schoolteachers and other authority figures. Her film career began in 1913 with two short films and ended with Rebel Without a Cause (1955), playing grandmother to the character that James Dean portrayed.
Known For
Rebel Without a Cause
Monsieur Verdoux
Cheaper by the Dozen
Shadow of a Doubt
Executive Suite
Operation Pacific
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Jesse James
Lucky Jordan
Young Mr. Lincoln
Top Movie Credits
Rebel Without a Cause
Jim's Grandmother
Monsieur Verdoux
Carlotta Couvais
Cheaper by the Dozen
Mrs. Benson (uncredited)
Shadow of a Doubt
Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Executive Suite
Edith Alderson
Operation Pacific
Sister Anna
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Miss Tilford (uncredited)
Jesse James
Boy's Mother
Lucky Jordan
Clarence's Wife
Young Mr. Lincoln
Peach Pie Baker (uncredited)