Jeannie Berlin
Acting
Jeannie Berlin (born Jeannie Brette May; November 1, 1949) is an American actress and screenwriter. The daughter of comedienne and director Elaine May, she is best known for her role in her mother's 1972 comedy film The Heartbreak Kid, for which she received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress. More notable film appearances include Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York (1975), Margaret (2011), Inherent Vice (2014), Café Society (2016), The Fabelmans (2022), and You Hurt My Feelings (2023).
Known for
Acting31
movieThe Bride!
2026
Greta
movieThis Ordinary Thing
2025
Self (voice)
movieThe Fabelmans
2022
Hadassah Fabelman
movieFaraway Eyes
2021
Goldie (Mom)
tvHunters
2020
Ruth Heidelbaum
tvSuccession
2018
Cyd Peach
tvThe Night Of
2016
Helen Weiss
movieCafé Society
2016
Rose Dorfman
movieInherent Vice
2014
Aunt Reet
movieVijay and I
2013
Mrs. Korokowski
movieMargaret
2011
Emily
tvMiss Match
2003
Risa Barbeko
movieIn the Spirit
1990
Crystal
movieWhy?
1973
The Junkie
movieThe Heartbreak Kid
1972
Lila Kolodny
movieWhy
1972
The Junkie
movieBone
1972
The Girl
moviePortnoy's Complaint
1972
Bubbles Girardi
movieTwo on a Bench
1971
Harriet
tvColumbo
1971
Janie Brandt
movieThe Baby Maker
1970
Charlotte
movieThe Strawberry Statement
1970
Girl with Clipboard
movieMove
1970
Myrna (uncredited)
movieOn a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1970
Girl in Orphanage (uncredited)
movieGetting Straight
1970
Judy Kramer
movieIn Name Only
1969
Heather
movieAlice's Restaurant
1969
Extra (Uncredited)
Writing2
movieIn the Spirit
1990
Writer
Crew1
movieGoing Hollywood: The '30s
1984
Creative Consultant
Directing1
The Boor
2018
Director