Virginia Brissac: The San Diego actress who played James Dean’s grandmother
Virginia Brissac was a San Diego-based actress who led the Brissac Players stock company at the Strand Theatre for several years. She is notably recognized for her role as James Dean’s grandmother in film. Her career included significant contributions to the local theater scene.
Virginia Brissac drew audiences to the Strand Theatre for more than three years with her popular Brissac Players stock company.
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