Jeannie Berlin (bornJeannie Brette May, November 1, 1949) is an American actress and screenwriter. She was born inLos Angeles. She is known for her role in the 1972 movieThe Heartbreak Kid, for which she receivedAcademy Award andGolden Globe nominations. Her mother is actress, comedian and directorElaine May.
She later played the leading role inSheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York (1975). She also starred inMargaret (2011),Inherent Vice (2014) andCafe Society (2016).[1]