
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).

The Bride!
2026 · as Greta

The Fabelmans
2022 · as Hadassah Fabelman

Inherent Vice
2014 · as Aunt Reet

Café Society
2016 · as Rose Dorfman

Margaret
2011 · as Emily

You Hurt My Feelings
2023 · as Georgia

This Ordinary Thing
2025 · as Self (voice)

Faraway Eyes
2021 · as Goldie (Mom)

Vijay and I
2013 · as Mrs. Korokowski

In Name Only
1969 · as Heather

The Heartbreak Kid
1972 · as Lila Kolodny

Alice's Restaurant
1969 · as Extra (Uncredited)

Getting Straight
1970 · as Judy Kramer

The Strawberry Statement
1970 · as Girl with Clipboard

I'll Be Right There
2024 · as Grace

In the Spirit
1990 · as Crystal

Why
1972 · as The Junkie

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