Bernice — Don't Go to Sleep Character Profile

About Bernice

The family's grandmother, accompanying the move but largely neglected except by Laura. She suffers a fatal heart attack after Kevin's pet iguana appears in her bed.

Character Facts

Played by

Ruth Gordon

Appears in

Don't Go to Sleep (1982)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Don't Go to Sleep

• Phillip (Dennis Weaver)
• Laura (Valerie Harper)
• Mary (Robin Ignico)
• Kevin (Oliver Robins)
• Dr. Robin Samuel (Claudette Nevins)
• Jennifer (Kristin Cumming)
• Dr. Cole (Robert Webber)
• Sarah (Marilyn Coleman)
• Intern (Tim Haldeman)
• Priest (Haven Earle Haley)
• Paramedic (Ned Wynn)
• Radio Sportscaster (voice) (Ross Porter)