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 with Rebel Without a Cause (1955), playing grandmother to the character that James Dean portrayed.
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
Monsieur Verdoux
as Carlotta Couvais
The Little Foxes
as Mrs. Hewitt
Cast Credits
Rebel Without a Cause
as Jim's Grandmother
About Mrs. Leslie
as Mrs. Poole
Executive Suite
as Edith Alderson
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
as Well-Dressed Woman in Coach (uncredited)
Ma and Pa Kettle at Home
as Martha Maddocks
The Bandits of Corsica
as Maria
Fair Wind to Java
as Bintang
Meet Me at the Fair
as Mrs. Spooner
Woman of the North Country
as Mrs. Dawson
Two of a Kind
as Maida McIntyre
Operation Pacific
as Sister Anna
Harriet Craig
as Mother of Harriet Craig (Uncredited)
Edge of Doom
as Mrs. Dennis
Cheaper by the Dozen
as Mrs. Benson (uncredited)
No Man of Her Own
as Justice of the Peace's Wife (uncredited)
Tension
as Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)
The Doolins of Oklahoma
as Mrs. Burton (uncredited)
The Last Bandit
as Kate's Mother
An Act of Murder
as Mrs. Russell
The Snake Pit
as Miss Seiffert (uncredited)
The Untamed Breed
as Mrs. Jones
Old Los Angeles
as Señora Del Rey
Summer Holiday
as Miss Hawley
The Mating of Millie
as Mrs. Thomas
Three Daring Daughters
as Miss Drake (uncredited)
Captain from Castile
as Doña Maria De Vargas (uncredited)
Secret Beyond the Door
as Sarah (uncredited)
Monsieur Verdoux
as Carlotta Couvais
Pursued
as Woman at the Wedding (uncredited)
Sister Kenny
as Mrs. Johnson (uncredited)