Eve Arden, born Eunice Mary Quedens, was an American actress whose long career spanned theater, radio, film, and television. She became celebrated for her ability to portray supporting characters with a biting wit and a heart of gold. Her film career includes memorable roles in movies such as *Stage Door* (1937) and *Mildred Pierce* (1945), for which she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her greatest success came with the role of Connie Brooks, the witty teacher and protagonist of the sitcom *Our Miss Brooks*, first on radio and then on television from 1952 to 1956. This performance earned her an Emmy Award in 1954 for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She continued to work for decades, also becoming known to younger audiences as Principal McGee in *Grease* (1978) and its sequel. Her versatility and impeccable comic timing made her one of Hollywood's most beloved character actresses.