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Virginia Brissac
Born 1883-06-10San Jose, California, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Rebel Without a CauseJim's GrandmotherAbout Mrs. LeslieMrs. PooleExecutive SuiteEdith AldersonPhantom of the Rue MorgueWell-Dressed Woman in Coach (uncredited)Ma and Pa Kettle at HomeMartha MaddocksThe Bandits of CorsicaMariaFair Wind to JavaBintangMeet Me at the FairMrs. SpoonerWoman of the North CountryMrs. DawsonTwo of a KindMaida McIntyreOperation PacificSister AnnaHarriet CraigMother of Harriet Craig (Uncredited)Edge of DoomMrs. DennisCheaper by the DozenMrs. Benson (uncredited)No Man of Her OwnJustice of the Peace's Wife (uncredited)TensionMrs. Andrews (uncredited)The Doolins of OklahomaMrs. Burton (uncredited)The Last BanditKate's MotherAn Act of MurderMrs. RussellThe Snake PitMiss Seiffert (uncredited)The Untamed BreedMrs. JonesOld Los AngelesSeñora Del ReySummer HolidayMiss HawleyThe Mating of MillieMrs. Thomas