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 Dec 5, 2025 )
  • Jack Baker Lewis

  • Major Freeman

    ( Dec 5, 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

2011
Hit List
Hit List as Mrs. Sheehan
2008
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as Old Woman (uncredited)
2007
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA as Grandma
2004
Garfield
Garfield as Mrs. Baker
1999
The Green Mile
The Green Mile as Elaine Connelly
1989
The Experts
The Experts as Aunt Thelma
1987
Deathrow Gameshow
Deathrow Gameshow as Crossing Guard
1984
1983
Going Berserk
Going Berserk as Mrs. Reese
BrainWaves
BrainWaves as Mrs. Simpson
1980
Fade to Black
Fade to Black as Aunt Stella Binford
1977
1975
The Timber Tramps
The Timber Tramps as Corey Sykes
Airport
Airport as Mrs. David Corman (uncredited)
1969
1968
Coogan's Bluff
Coogan's Bluff as Hooker (uncredited)
1967
A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man as Joe X's Blowsy Blonde
1965
1962
Stakeout!
Stakeout! as Susie
1959
The Bride and the Beast
The Bride and the Beast as Stewardess (as Jean Ann Lewis)
1957
The Garment Jungle
The Garment Jungle as Receptionist (uncredited)
Forty Guns
Forty Guns as Louvenia Spanger
The Storm Rider
The Storm Rider as Mrs. Cooper
1956
Female Jungle
Female Jungle as Monica Madison