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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).
Jeannie Berlin is an American actress and screenwriter, daughter of filmmaker Elaine May, recognized for her breakout role in the 1970s and a distinguished career as a character actor in modern auteur cinema.
She is known for her Academy Award-nominated role in The Heartbreak Kid and for her recurring presence in films by directors such as Kenneth Lonergan, Steven Spielberg, and Nicole Holofcener.