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Shirl Bernheim | |
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| Born | September 21, 1921 Manhattan, New York City, United States |
| Died | March 30, 2009 (aged 87) Englewood, New Jersey, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
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.
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.[citation needed]
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1987 | Anna | Woman #3 / Woman in White Veil | |
| 1988 | The Laser Man | Mahjong lady | |
| 1990 | Frankenhooker | Elizabeth's Grandmother | |
| 1996 | Sudden Manhattan | Old Lady #1 | |
| 1996 | I'm Not Rappaport | Russian Lady | |
| 1997 | Commandments | Sylvia Andrew | |
| 1997 | Broadway Damage | Tourists | |
| 1997 | Anima | ||
| 1999 | Just Looking | Mrs. Glantz | |
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