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
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)