Bernice "Bunny" Levine (née Utal; December 22, 1928 – August 20, 2026) was an American actress whose career flourished late in life, with appearances in television series such as Gilmore Girls and films including La La Land and You Don't Mess With the Zohan. Before entering Hollywood, she worked for more than two decades as a school librarian, only pursuing acting seriously after retirement.

Bunny Levine

Acting Born December 22, 1928 – Died August 20, 2026 East Orange, New Jersey, USA

Bernice "Bunny" Levine (née Utal; December 22, 1928 – August 20, 2026) was an American actress whose career flourished late in life, with appearances in television series such as Gilmore Girls and films including La La Land and You Don't Mess With the Zohan. Before entering Hollywood, she worked for more than two decades as a school librarian, only pursuing acting seriously after retirement.

Known For

Law & Order

Irene Drummond

Shameless

Mrs. McCurdy

Gilmore Girls

Mrs. Thompson

The Middle

Sylvia Goldberg

2 Broke Girls

Helen

Everybody Loves Raymond

Hilda

Community

Pierce's Mom (voice)

New Girl

Shirley

Private Practice

Old Lady

The Mindy Project

Bryant's Grandmother

Ugly Betty

Mabel

Raising Hope

Old Lady