Acting
Virginia Brissac
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 w...
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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.
Movies
Known for
Rebel Without a Cause1955 · Jim's Grandmother3.7ActuallyLike
Shadow of a Doubt1943 · Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)3.8ActuallyLike
Monsieur Verdoux1947 · Carlotta Couvais3.8
The Little Foxes1941 · Mrs. Hewitt3.8
Destry Rides Again1939 · Sophie Claggett3.6
Young Mr. Lincoln1939 · Peach Pie Baker (uncredited)3.6
Dark Victory1939 · Martha3.5
Remember the Night1940 · Mrs. Emory3.6Cast
Cast credits
Rebel Without a Cause1955 · Jim's Grandmother3.7ActuallyLikeShadow of a Doubt1943 · Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)3.8ActuallyLikeMonsieur Verdoux1947 · Carlotta Couvais3.8The Little Foxes1941 · Mrs. Hewitt3.8Destry Rides Again1939 · Sophie Claggett3.6Young Mr. Lincoln1939 · Peach Pie Baker (uncredited)3.6Dark Victory1939 · Martha3.5Remember the Night1940 · Mrs. Emory3.6
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn1945 · Miss Tilford (uncredited)3.8
They Died with Their Boots On1941 · Woman (uncredited)3.3
Phantom Lady1944 · Dr. Helen Chase3.5
The Snake Pit1948 · Miss Seiffert (uncredited)3.6
Secret Beyond the Door1947 · Sarah (uncredited)3.2
Jesse James1939 · Boy's Mother3.3
Cheaper by the Dozen1950 · Mrs. Benson (uncredited)3.2
The Ghost Breakers1940 · Mother Zombie3.3
Pursued1947 · Woman at the Wedding (uncredited)3.3
All This, and Heaven Too1940 · Nun (uncredited)3.6