Eve Brent

Eve Brent

Deceased · Born: Sep 11, 1929 · Died: Aug 27, 2011

Personal Details

BornSep 11, 1929 Houston, Texas, USA
Spouse
  • Michael Ashe

    ( Dec 3, 1978 to Jul 31, 2008 )
  • Neil W. Kidwell

    ( Aug 17, 1962 to Jul 7, 2025 )
  • Jack Baker Lewis

  • Major Freeman

    ( Jul 7, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Born in the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, Eve Brent's life took a dramatic turn as she grew up in the culturally rich and diverse community of Fort Worth. Her early beginnings in radio and early television laid the foundation for a career that would span multiple stages and mediums.

As she entered adulthood, Eve Brent's talents took her to the college and little theater stage, honing her skills and building a strong foundation for her future endeavors. With a husband and infant son in tow, she made the bold decision to relocate to Hollywood in the 1950s, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her life.

Upon arriving in Tinseltown, Eve Brent quickly landed various film and television roles, including appearances in Gun Girls (1957),Journey to Freedom (1957),and The Bride and the Beast (1958). Her talent and versatility did not go unnoticed, as she soon found herself working alongside some of the industry's most renowned directors and actors.

One such director was the visionary Samuel Fuller, who not only recognized Eve Brent's potential but also saw fit to change her name to Eve Brent when she appeared in his critically acclaimed western, Forty Guns (1957). This marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career under her new moniker, with Eve Brent going on to appear in dozens of films and television shows.

Her most notable roles during this period include her portrayal of Jane opposite Gordon Scott's iconic Tarzan in Tarzan's Fight for Life (1958) and her appearances in episodes of the popular Tarzan television series. In addition to her big-screen and episodic TV assignments, Eve Brent has also made a significant impact in the world of commercial advertising, appearing in hundreds of commercials throughout her career.

Through her dedication to her craft and her tireless work ethic, Eve Brent has established herself as a true Hollywood veteran, with a body of work that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

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2011
Hit List
Hit List as Mrs. Sheehan
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2008
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as Old Woman (uncredited)
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2007
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA as Grandma
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2004
Garfield
Garfield as Mrs. Baker
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1999
The Green Mile
The Green Mile as Elaine Connelly
{"id":1135,"title":"Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style","year":"1992","character":"Mrs. Finley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/saved-by-the-bell-hawaiian-style","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_1135.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_1135.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
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1989
The Experts
The Experts as Aunt Thelma
{"id":24473,"title":"Deathrow Gameshow","year":"1987","character":"Crossing Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deathrow-gameshow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24473.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Deathrow Gameshow
Deathrow Gameshow as Crossing Guard
{"id":7519,"title":"Racing with the Moon","year":"1984","character":"Mrs. Kaiser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/racing-with-the-moon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7519.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7519.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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1983
Going Berserk
Going Berserk as Mrs. Reese
{"id":63120,"title":"BrainWaves","year":"1983","character":"Mrs. Simpson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/brainwaves","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63120.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63120.jpg"},"released":1}
BrainWaves
BrainWaves as Mrs. Simpson
{"id":23024,"title":"Fade to Black","year":"1980","character":"Aunt Stella Binford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fade-to-black-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6qipoqi31qk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6qipoqi31qk0.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Fade to Black
Fade to Black as Aunt Stella Binford
{"id":22633,"title":"The White Buffalo","year":"1977","character":"Frieda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-white-buffalo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3pnmhm2bfnvg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3pnmhm2bfnvg.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
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1975
The Timber Tramps
The Timber Tramps as Corey Sykes
{"id":86940,"title":"The Todd Killings","year":"1971","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-todd-killings","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86940.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86940.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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1970
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Airport
Airport as Mrs. David Corman (uncredited)
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1969
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1968
Coogan's Bluff
Coogan's Bluff as Hooker (uncredited)
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The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show as Wife and Silent Spot
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1967
A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man as Joe X's Blowsy Blonde
{"id":119304,"title":"Stakeout!","year":"1962","character":"Susie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stakeout-1962","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119304.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119304.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Stakeout!
Stakeout! as Susie
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1958
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The Bride and the Beast
The Bride and the Beast as Stewardess (as Jean Ann Lewis)
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The Veil
The Veil as Lila Kirby
{"id":66763,"title":"Gun Girls","year":"1957","character":"Joy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gun-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66763.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
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The Garment Jungle
The Garment Jungle as Receptionist (uncredited)
{"id":30340,"title":"Forty Guns","year":"1957","character":"Louvenia Spanger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forty-guns","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30340.jpg"},"released":1}
Forty Guns
Forty Guns as Louvenia Spanger
{"id":24478,"title":"The Storm Rider","year":"1957","character":"Mrs. Cooper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-storm-rider","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24478.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24478.jpg"},"released":1}
The Storm Rider
The Storm Rider as Mrs. Cooper
{"id":8714,"title":"The Millionaire","year":1957,"character":"Nancy Arnold","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-millionaire","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8714.jpg"},"released":1}
The Millionaire
The Millionaire as Nancy Arnold
{"id":66926,"title":"Female Jungle","year":"1956","character":"Monica Madison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/female-jungle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66926.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66926.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Female Jungle
Female Jungle as Monica Madison
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1998