Virginia Brissac
Also known as Virginia Alice Brisac
Virginia Brissac was an American performer whose career spanned stage and screen, with her most recognizable work appearing in mid-20th-century films. Born in San Jose, California on June 10, 1883, Brissac worked steadily in cinema from the early era through the 1950s, often taking uncredited roles that relied on her presence rather than prominence.
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Virginia Brissac was an American performer whose career spanned stage and screen, with her most recognizable work appearing in mid-20th-century films. Born in San Jose, California on June 10, 1883, Brissac worked steadily in cinema from the early era through the 1950s, often taking uncredited roles that relied on her presence rather than prominence. Her filmography includes brief but memorable appearances in such productions as Shadow of a Doubt and Cheaper by the Dozen, where her performances contributed to the atmosphere of the scenes without drawing attention to themselves.
Brissac’s final credited film role came in Rebel Without a Cause, released in 1955, where she portrayed Jim’s Grandmother in a small but pivotal part. Though her screen time was limited, her appearance in the film r…
