Jean Ann Ewers (September 11, 1929 – August 27, 2011), known professionally as Eve Brent and Jean Lewis, was an American

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known for her role as

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in ''

Tarzan's Fight for Life ''Tarzan's Fight for Life'' is a 1958 Metrocolor action adventure film featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous jungle hero Tarzan and starring Gordon Scott, Eve Brent, Rickie Sorensen, Jil Jarmyn, and Cheeta the chimpanzee. The film was directed b ...

''.

Biography

Early years

Born as Jean Ann Ewers in

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, in 1929, and raised in

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, she appeared on radio and television (guest-starring roles and hundreds of commercials), in movies, and on the theater stage.

Career

Some of her early film work includes roles in '' Gun Girls'' (1956), ''

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'' (1957), and ''

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'' (1957). She became the 12th actress to play

when she appeared opposite

Gordon Scott Gordon Scott (born Gordon Merrill Werschkul; August 3, 1926 – April 30, 2007) was an American film and television actor known for his portrayal of the fictional character Tarzan in five films (and one compilation of three made-as-a ...

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in the film ''

'', (1958). She also played the role in ''

Tarzan and the Trappers ''Tarzan and the Trappers'' is a 1958 action adventure film featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous jungle hero Tarzan and starring Gordon Scott, Eve Brent, Rickie Sorensen and Lesley Bradley. It was filmed as three pilot episodes for a television ...

'' 1958, three episodes filmed as a pilot for a proposed Tarzan television series and subsequently edited together into a feature film when the series wasn't picked up. She also appeared in the "Girl on the Road" episode of ''The Veil'', a short 1958

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. In 1967, she appeared as Benjie Carver's mother in " The LSD Story" episode of the '' Dragnet'' television show.

Recognition

In 1980, she won a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in '' Fade to Black''. In 1998, she appeared as the grandmother of a family gathered around the dinner table in a Christmas television commercial for Publix Super Markets. Her best-known recent work in films was in '' The Green Mile'', 1999. She continued to work in episodic television, and made a guest appearance in ''

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'' (season one, episode three as the hostess), 2006 on an episode of ''

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'', and in 2010 on an episode of ''

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''. She also appeared on ''

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'' in 1974 as a lady whose daughter had her toe stuck in the bathtub.

Widowhood

By her 40s, Brent had been married and divorced numerous times. Michael Ashe, her last husband died on July 31, 2008.

Death

Eve Brent died from natural causes, 15 days before her 82nd birthday, on August 27, 2011.

Partial filmography

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Female Jungle ''Female Jungle'' is a 1955 black-and-white film noir directed by Bruno VeSota and starring Kathleen Crowley, Lawrence Tierney, John Carradine and Jayne Mansfield. The production was Mansfield's first film, as well as the only American Interna ...

'' (1955) - Monica Madison *''

The Storm Rider ''The Storm Rider'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Edward Bernds, written by Edward Bernds and Don Martin, and starring Scott Brady, Mala Powers, Bill Williams, John Goddard, William Fawcett and Roy Engel. It is based on the short ...

'' (1957) - Mrs. Cooper (uncredited) *''

The Garment Jungle ''The Garment Jungle'' is a 1957 American film noir crime film directed by Vincent Sherman and starring Lee J. Cobb, Kerwin Mathews, Gia Scala, Richard Boone and Valerie French. Plot Alan Mitchell is a returning Korean War veteran who joins his ...

'' (1957) - Receptionist (uncredited) *''

'' (1957) - Mary Raikin *''

'' (1957) - Louvenia Spanger *'' Gun Girls'' (1957) - Joy Jenkins *'' The Bride and the Beast'' (1958) - Stewardess *''

'' (1958) - Jane *''

The Sad Horse ''The Sad Horse'' is a 1959 American drama film directed by James B. Clark, written by Charles Hoffman and starring David Ladd, Chill Wills, Rex Reason, Patrice Wymore, Gregg Palmer and Eve Brent. One of API's first films, it was released in ...

'' (1959) - Sheila *''

Cage of Evil ''Cage of Evil'' is a low-budget 1960 crime film starring Ron Foster and Patricia Blair. Plot Scott Harper is a frustrated police detective who is constantly passed over for promotion. When he is assigned to gain the confidence of Holly, the gi ...

'' (1960) - Officer Lucille Barron (uncredited) *''Stakeout!'' (1962) - Susie *'' Mara of the Wilderness'' (1965) - Mrs. Wade *''

A Guide for the Married Man ''A Guide for the Married Man'' is a 1967 American bedroom-farce comedy film starring Walter Matthau, Robert Morse, and Inger Stevens. It was directed by Gene Kelly. It features many cameos, including Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Terry-Thomas ...

'' (1967) - Joe X's Blowsy Blonde *''

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'' (1968) - Hooker (uncredited) *''

The Happy Ending ''The Happy Ending'' is a 1969 drama film written and directed by Richard Brooks, which tells the story of a repressed housewife who longs for liberation from her husband and daughter. It stars Jean Simmons (who received an Oscar nomination), ...

'' (1969) - Ethel *''

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'' (1970) - Mrs. David Corman - Passenger (uncredited) *''Triangle'' (1970) *''

The Barefoot Executive ''The Barefoot Executive'' (also known as ''The Rating Game'') is a 1971 American comedy film starring Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Wally Cox, Heather North, Harry Morgan, and John Ritter (in his film debut), about a pet chimpanzee, named Raffles, ...

'' (1971) - Mrs. Crampton *''

The Todd Killings ''The Todd Killings'' is a 1971 psychological thriller directed by Barry Shear and starring Robert F. Lyons, Richard Thomas, Belinda Montgomery, and Barbara Bel Geddes. It is based on the true crimes of serial killer Charles Schmid in the 19 ...

'' (1971) *''How's Your Love Life?'' (1971) - Mrs. Ryan *''

How to Seduce a Woman ''How to Seduce a Woman'' is a 1974 American comedy film, directed by Charles Martin. It stars Angus Duncan, Angel Tompkins, and Alexandra Hay, and was released in late January 1974. Plot synopsis Employees of a well-off con man and lady's man ...

'' (1974) - Dr. Sister's Sister *''

Timber Tramps ''Timber Tramps'' is a 1975 film directed by Tay Garnett and starring Claude Akins and Leon Ames. It was the final film by Garnett. Cast *Claude Akins as Matt *Leon Ames as Deacon *Eve Brent as Corey *Joseph Cotten as Greedy sawmill mogul *Cesar ...

'' (1975) - Corey Sykes *''

The White Buffalo ''The White Buffalo'' is a 1977 fantasy Western film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Charles Bronson, Kim Novak, Jack Warden, Slim Pickens and Will Sampson. Plot Wild Bill Hickok is haunted by his dreams of a giant white buffal ...

'' (1977) - Frieda *'' Fade to Black'' (1980) - Aunt Stella Binford *''BrainWaves'' (1982) - Mrs. Simpson *''

Going Berserk ''Going Berserk'' is a 1983 American-Canadian comedy film starring John Candy, Joe Flaherty, and Eugene Levy and directed by David Steinberg. Plot John Bourgignon is an amiable chauffeur A chauffeur is a person employed to drive a passenger ...

'' (1983) - Mrs. Reese *''

Racing with the Moon ''Racing with the Moon'' is a 1984 American drama film starring Sean Penn, Elizabeth McGovern, and Nicolas Cage. It was directed by Richard Benjamin and written by Steve Kloves. The original music score was composed by Dave Grusin. The film's t ...

'' (1984) - Mrs. Kaiser *''

Date with an Angel ''Date with an Angel'' is a 1987 American romantic fantasy comedy film starring Emmanuelle Béart, Phoebe Cates and Michael E. Knight. The film was written and directed by Tom McLoughlin. The original music score was composed by Randy Kerber. Th ...

'' (1987) - Matron #1 *'' The Experts'' (1989) - Aunt Thelma *'' The Green Mile'' (1999) - Elaine Connelly *''Between Christmas and New Year's'' (2000) - May *'' Garfield: The Movie'' (2004) - Mrs. Baker *''

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'' (2007) - Grandma *'' The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'' (2008) - Old Woman (uncredited) *'' The Hit List'' (2011) - Mrs. Sheehan *''Ticket Out'' (2012) - Emma (final film role)

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