Who plays Mrs. Virginia Arness in Bringing Down the House?

Mrs. Virginia Arness is played by Joan Plowright.

How is Mrs. Virginia Arness connected to other characters?

Mrs. Virginia Arness has 2 mapped relationships in Bringing Down the House. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Mrs. Virginia Arness — Bringing Down the House Character Profile

About Mrs. Virginia Arness

A wealthy, difficult client initially courted by Peter. Her racist remarks about black servants anger Charlene. She later refuses to sign Peter's contract, reports him to the FBI, and ends up getting intoxicated at the Down Low club where the climax occurs.

Character Facts

Played by: Joan Plowright
Appears in: Bringing Down the House (2003)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (2)

Mrs. Virginia Arness — Professional Client — Peter Sanderson (Steve Martin)
Mrs. Virginia Arness — Conflict Hostage Taker — Charlene Morton (Queen Latifah)

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Charlene Morton (Queen Latifah)
Howie Rottman (Eugene Levy)
Widow (Steve Harris)
Kate Sanderson (Jean Smart)
Ashley (Missi Pyle)
Ed Tobias (Jim Haynie)
Todd Gendler (Michael Rosenbaum)
Italian FBI Agent (Jesse Corti)
Georgey Sanderson (Angus T. Jones)
Sarah Sanderson (Kimberly J. Brown)
Widow's Bodyguard (Jernard Burks)