
Jeannie Berlin
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).
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Why?
as The Junkie
1973

The Heartbreak Kid
as Lila Kolodny
1972

Margaret
as Emily
2011

I'll Be Right There
as Grace
2024

The Strawberry Statement
as Girl with Clipboard
1970

The Baby Maker
as Charlotte
1970

In the Spirit
as Crystal
1990

You Hurt My Feelings
as Georgia
2023

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

Portnoy's Complaint
as Bubbles Girardi
1972

Inherent Vice
as Aunt Reet
2014

Why
as The Junkie
1972

Getting Straight
as Judy Kramer
1970

The Bride!
as Greta
2026

Café Society
as Rose Dorfman
2016

Vijay and I
as Mrs. Korokowski
2013

Bone
as The Girl
1972

Move
1970

Faraway Eyes
as Goldie (Mom)
2021

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





