Virginia Brissac

Biography

​From Wikipedia 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

as Jim's Grandmother

Shadow of a Doubt

as Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)

Monsieur Verdoux

as Carlotta Couvais

I Love Lucy

as Mrs. Hammond

The Little Foxes

as Mrs. Hewitt

Young Mr. Lincoln

as Peach Pie Baker (uncredited)

Destry Rides Again

as Sophie Claggett

Secret Beyond the Door

as Sarah (uncredited)

Dark Victory

as Martha

Phantom Lady

as Dr. Helen Chase