Shirl Bernheim

Shirl Bernheim (September 21, 1921 in Manhattan, New York City March 30, 2009 in Englewood, New Jersey) was an American actress of film and television.

Shirl Bernheim
BornSeptember 21, 1921
Manhattan, New York City, United States
DiedMarch 30, 2009
Englewood, New Jersey, United States
OccupationActress

She was born as Shirley Raphael and made her sole appearance on Broadway in her debut in 2000, aged 79, in The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, in which she played "Frieda", the mother of the lead character (played by Linda Lavin and Valerie Harper, consecutively). Bernheim appeared in the play from October 12, 2000, until May 26, 2002.

Starting late in the industry, using her married name as her professional name, Bernheim's film and television career began in 1978 and lasted until 2004, with her second appearance on Law & Order. From 1978 to 1979 she played "Polly the Prize Lady" on The Cheap Show, which was hosted by Dick Martin.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1987AnnaWoman #3 / Woman in White Veil
1988The Laser ManMahjong lady
1990FrankenhookerElizabeth's Grandmother
1996Sudden ManhattanOld Lady #1
1996I'm Not RappaportRussian Lady
1997CommandmentsSylvia Andrew
1997Broadway DamageTourists
1997Anima
1999Just LookingMrs. Glantz

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