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.

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 Notes1987 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