
Jeannie Berlin
Known for Acting · 31 credits
- Born
- 1949-11-01 (age 76)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Also known as
- Jeannie Brette May
Biography
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
TV Shows (6)
Movies (25)

The Bride!
2026
as Greta

The Fabelmans
2022
as Hadassah Fabelman

Inherent Vice
2014
as Aunt Reet

Café Society
2016
as Rose Dorfman

Margaret
2011
as Emily

Faraway Eyes
2021
as Goldie (Mom)

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1970
as Girl in Orphanage (uncredited)

You Hurt My Feelings
2023
as Georgia

Getting Straight
1970
as Judy Kramer

I'll Be Right There
2024
as Grace

Move
1970
as Myrna (uncredited)

The Heartbreak Kid
1972
as Lila Kolodny

This Ordinary Thing
2025
as Self (voice)

Alice's Restaurant
1969
as Extra (Uncredited)

The Strawberry Statement
1970
as Girl with Clipboard

In the Spirit
1990
as Crystal

Vijay and I
2013
as Mrs. Korokowski

Bone
1972
as The Girl

Two on a Bench
1971
as Harriet

Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York
1975
as Sheila Levine

In Name Only
1969
as Heather

The Baby Maker
1970
as Charlotte

Portnoy's Complaint
1972
as Bubbles Girardi

Why?
1973
as The Junkie

Why
1972
as The Junkie
About Jeannie Berlin
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). With 31 credits spanning from 1961 to 2026, Jeannie Berlin has appeared in 25 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jeannie Berlin Movies
- The Bride! (2026) — as Greta
- The Fabelmans (2022) — as Hadassah Fabelman
- Inherent Vice (2014) — as Aunt Reet
- Café Society (2016) — as Rose Dorfman
- Margaret (2011) — as Emily
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