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Helen Bennett

1911 – 2001

American actress

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Lived 1911 – 2001 (aged 89). Helen Bennett was an American actor.

Helen Bennett (August 14, 1911 – February 25, 2001) was an American actress. She appeared in numerous films and TV series from the 1930s to the 1990s.

Early life Bennett was born in Springfield, Missouri, in 1911. She attended the University of Missouri and was named Miss Missouri in 1937. Subsequently, she attended the acting school of the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and had a brief modeling career in New York.

Career Bennett started her acting career in the late 1930s, appearing in films such as The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair, The Royal Mounted Rides Again, Because of Him, The Scarlet Horseman, Lost City of the Jungle, Francis in the Haunted House and Step Down to Terror.

During the 1960s, Bennett worked as a voice actress for commercials.

Personal life Bennett was married to Sylvester James Andrews. They had no children.

Death Bennett died on February 25, 2001, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 89.

Filmography Film Moonlight and Pretzels (1933) – Showgirl (uncredited) The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair (1939) The Royal Mounted Rides Again (1945, Serial) – Dillie Clark Because of Him (1945) – Reporter (uncredited) The Scarlet Horseman (1946, Serial) – Mrs. Ruth Halliday Blonde Alibi (1946) – Ruth Dixon (uncredited) Lost City of the Jungle (1946, Serial) – Indra On the Threshold of Space (1956) – Mrs. Lange (uncredited) Francis in the Haunted House (1956) – Mrs. Hargrove (uncredited) Kelly and Me (1957) – Columnist (uncredited) Step Down to Terror (1958) – Mrs. Dunwiddy (uncredited) Return to Peyton Place (1961) – Interviewer (uncredited)

Television Lux Video Theatre (1957, Episode: "Payment in Kind") – Helen The Donna Reed Show (1959, Episode: "Sleep No More My Lady") – Mrs. Spaulding No Job for a Lady (1990, Episode: "A Member of the Committee") – Journalist The Vice (1999, 2 episodes) – Jill Melia (final appearance)

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University of Missouri

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Helen Bennett?

American actress (1911-2001)

When was Helen Bennett born?

Helen Bennett was born on 14 August 1911 in Springfield.

When did Helen Bennett die?

Helen Bennett died on 25 February 2001 in Santa Monica.

What was Helen Bennett's occupation?

Helen Bennett was an actor.

What nationality was Helen Bennett?

Helen Bennett was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Helen Bennett

· Wikidata: Q65941064

· DBpedia: Helen Bennett (actress)

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