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Helen Hayes
Born: 9th Oct 1900 Washington, District of Columbia, USA - Died 17th Mar 1993
Dept: Acting
Helen Hayes was an American actress whose career spanned almost 70 years. She eventually garnered the nickname "First Lady of the American Theatre" and was one of twelve people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award. Hayes also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor, from President Ronald Reagan in 1986. In 1988 she was awarded the National Medal of Arts. She is the namesake of the annual Helen Hayes Awards, which have recognized excellence in professional theatre in the greater Washington, D.C. area since 1984. Perhaps the ultimate respect to be paid to any actor by a producer - of having a theater christened in their name - became a reality for Ms. Hayes in 1955 when the former Fulton Theatre on 46th Street in New York City's Broadway theater district was renamed the Helen Hayes Theatre. When that venue was torn down in 1982 (along with five other neighboring theaters), the operators of the Little Theatre, another standing theater two blocks away on 44th Street, renamed that house in her name, which it has retained ever since.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 73
Film: 46 (63%)
Television: 27 (37%)
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Filmography
2025
Edited together from all four Airport movies by Academy Award nominated screenwriter Josh Olson (A History of Violence, Infested) and veteran genre fe ... view
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2022
Follow the twists and turns of his life, legacy and legal battle as America's former favourite 'Dad' faces allegations from 60 women, spanning as far ... view
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Self (archive footage)
1998
Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born Gary Cooper's horse-riding skills that first brought him bit parts in movies. A ... view
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Self (archive footage)
1994
Premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, this motion picture was an act of faith in God's mercy for mankind, and a fulfillment of the Cong ... view
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Unknown/various (3 ep.)
1990
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy. ... view
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Self
1987
The story of the legendary wits who lunched daily at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City during the 1920s. The core of the so-called Round Table grou ... view
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Herself - Participant
1985
When Miss Jane Marple arrives at palatial Stonygates, one thing is certain. Before there's time to lather a warm scone with marmalade and place a tea ... view
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Miss Jane Marple
Sep 1984 (first aired)
A probationary angel is sent back to Earth to team up with an ex-cop and help people. ... view
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Unknown/various (2 ep.)
1983
Aging Major Palgrave, an idiosyncratic but charming mystery writer, reveals to Miss Jane Marple that one of the guests at a luxurious Caribbean resort ... view
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Miss Jane Marple
1982
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City ... view
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Self
1982
American computer whiz Luke Williams meets elderly Lavinia Fullerton on a London-bound train. She reveals she's discovered the identity of a serial ki ... view
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Lavinia Fullerton
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Herself
1979
Frank Sinatra, Goldie Hawn, Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and many more pay tribute to Ingrid Bergman. ... view
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Self
Dec 1978 (first aired)
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
1978
An elderly married couple find that as their physical and mental health deteriorates, they find themselves dependent more and more upon their grown ch ... view
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Emma Long
1977
When ex-con artist Harry claims that a secret treasure is hidden inside Candleshoe, an English estate, he creates an elaborate plan to find and steal ... view
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Lady St. Edmund
Sep 1977 (first aired)
Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard ... view
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Agatha Winslow (1 ep.)
1976
The film is based on an actual event: Operation Entebbe and the freeing of Israeli hostages at Entebbe Airport (now Entebbe International Airport) in ... view
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Etta Grossman-Wise
Dec 1976 (first aired)
Two ambitious vice presidents become rivals when an imminent board room vacancy arises. ... view
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Dr. McCartney (4 ep.)
1975
Escaping from China with a microfilm of the formula for the mysterious "Lotus X", Lord Southmere, a Queen's Messenger, is chased by a group of Chinese ... view
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Hettie
1974
The living Volkswagen Beetle helps an old lady protect her home from a corrupt developer. ... view
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Mrs. Steinmetz
Dec 1973 (first aired)
A spinster and her widowed sister, who are also mystery writers, try to solve mysterious murders. ... view
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Ernesta Snoop (4 ep.)
1972
A spinster and her widowed sister, both authors of murder mystery novels, try to track down the killer of a former movie star. Pilot to TV series The ... view
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Ernesta Snoop
Sep 1972 (first aired)
Ghost Story is an American television anthology series that aired for one season on NBC from 1972 to 1973. Executive-produced by William Castle, it in ... view
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Miss Gilden (1 ep.)
1972
Elwood P. Dowd's constant companion is Harvey, a six-foot tall invisible rabbit. To his sister, his obsession with Harvey has been a thorn in her plan ... view
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Veta Louise Simmons
1971
Four elderly ladies with a lot of time on their hands get the idea to create a fictional "girl" for a computer dating service. However, things take a ... view
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Sophie Tate Curtis
1970
An airport manager tries to keep his terminals open during a snowstorm, while a suicide bomber plots to blow up a Boeing 707 airliner in flight. ... view
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Ada Quonsett
1969
A drama critic learns on his wedding day that his beloved maiden aunts are homicidal maniacs, and that insanity runs in his family. ... view
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Abby Brewster
Sep 1968 (first aired)
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired ... view
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Aunt Clara (1 ep.)
Jun 1968 (first aired)
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks. ... view
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Self - Guest (2 ep.)
Sep 1966 (first aired)
Tarzan is a series that aired on NBC from 1966 – 1968. The series portrayed Tarzan as a well-educated character, one who, tired of civilization, had ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Dec 1961 (first aired)
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
1961
Various celebrities and news-media figures discuss the polarization of politics between the Western Allies of the United States and the Soviet bloc, p ... view
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Narrator
1960
A sinister criminal known only as "The Bat" attempts to locate a fortune in stolen securities supposedly hidden in the rambling mansion owned by spins ... view
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Cornelia Van Gorder
1959
Famous British mountaineer Winter wants to climb a difficult summit, the Citadel. He goes to a small village but no guide wants to accompany him. A yo ... view
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Hotel guest (uncredited)
Oct 1959 (first aired)
This syndicated anthology series staged a different play every week covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, et al, util ... view
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Mother Hildebrand (1 ep.)
Jan 1959 (first aired)
“The Bell Telephone Hour” was a musical variety show that aired on “NBC” TV from 12 January 1959 to 14 June 1968 that showcased the best in Br ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
1957
Four nuns, led by Sister Teresa, begin a treacherous journey across the Arizona desert in 1870. Their faith enables them to deal with the challenges o ... view
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Sister Theresa
1956
Russian exiles in Paris plot to collect ten million pounds from the Bank of England by grooming a destitute, suicidal girl to pose as heir to the Russ ... view
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Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna
Apr 1956 (first aired)
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards ... view
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Self - Accepting Award for Apa-Phoenix (1 ep.)
Self - Nominee (1 ep.)
Self - Winner (1 ep.)
Self - Presenter (2 ep.)
Self - Previous Winner (1 ep.)
Self (archive footage) (1 ep.)
1955
A closed-circuit television special produced to raise funds for the relief agency CARE telecast live from the Adelphi Theatre in New York. ... view
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Self
1953
In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying to act and returning home. He goes with her for inspira ... view
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Self
Mar 1953 (first aired)
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuett ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Nov 1952 (first aired)
Omnibus is an American, commercially sponsored, educational television series. ... view
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Unknown/various (3 ep.)
Bessie Arlington (2 ep.)
Mrs. Dearth (1 ep.)
Mrs. Howard V. Larue III (1 ep.)
1952
In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy. ... view
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Lucille Jefferson
Feb 1952 (first aired)
In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-cons ... view
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Lady Catherine de Bourgh (6 ep.)
Dec 1951 (first aired)
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christo ... view
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Essie (1 ep.)
The Vicaress (1 ep.)
Veta Louise Simmons (1 ep.)
Oct 1951 (first aired)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was spon ... view
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Unknown/various (2 ep.)
Honora Canderay (woman) (1 ep.)
Oct 1950 (first aired)
Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular performers from his radio show days. ... view
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Helen Hayes (1 ep.)
Sep 1950 (first aired)
The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many notab ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Feb 1950 (first aired)
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no ... view
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Self (3 ep.)
Jan 1950 (first aired)
Robert Montgomery Presents is an American dramatic television series which was produced by NBC from January 30, 1950 until June 24, 1957. The live sho ... view
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Queen Victoria (1 ep.)
Jun 1948 (first aired)
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New ... view
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Self (6 ep.)
May 1947 (first aired)
Kraft Television Theater is an American, well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas. ... view
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Self - Host (1 ep.)
1943
A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of theatre and film appear and host a recreational ... view
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Helen Hayes
1940
This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeche ... view
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Self (archive footage)
1938
This short shows how Hollywood gets ready for the world premiere of an "important" movie. The film celebrated here is Marie Antoinette (1938), which h ... view
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Self
1935
The Victorian wife of a mad baron waits years for a British soldier sent to Egypt. ... view
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Vanessa Paris
1934
Aspiring young Scottish politician John Shand enters into an unusual agreement with the wealthy Wylie family -- if they fund his education, he must ma ... view
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Maggie Wylie
1934
Caddish lawyer Lee Gentry is going out with Katy Costello, but carrying on an affair with dancer Carmen Brown. When he wants to end the dalliance with ... view
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Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
1933
Story of South American mail pilots, and the dangers they face flying at night. ... view
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Madame Fabian
1933
A newlywed discovers that she and her husband's snobby family speak different languages. ... view
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Stella Hallam
1933
An Italian aristocrat enters a nunnery, thinking her pilot lover has been killed in the war. ... view
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Angela Chiaromonte
1932
Young Asians in San Francisco find their love thwarted by clan warfare. ... view
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Lian Wha
1932
A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Event ... view
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Catherine Barkley
1931
A medical researcher is sent to a plague outbreak, where he has to decide priorities for the use of a vaccine. ... view
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Leora Tozer Arrowsmith
1931
Out of jail for a crime she did not commit, Madelon turns to prostitution and thievery to send her illegitimate son to medical school. ... view
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Madelon Claudet
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Olive Pepperall
1923
A growing number of cattle raids prompts the cattlemen to call on their cattlemen's association president Martin Lethbridge to investigate. Sheep Ranc ... view
Character:
Inez
