Helen Hughes (actress)
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Helen Hughes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 January 1918 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | 3 April 2018 (aged 100) |
| Occupation | Actress |
Helen Hughes (January 8, 1918 - April 3, 2018) was an American-Canadian actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film.[1]
Biography
[edit]Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania,[1] Hughes did some acting while attending college; however, her undergraduate degree (from Indiana State Teacher's College, class of 1940[2][3]) and her graduate study (at Penn State) both focused on teaching art.[4]
She became a permanent resident of Canada in 1972. Her move resulted from acting opportunities, when she performed in 10 weeks of summer theatre in Canada. "I discovered that I loved Canada", she said.[5] A contributing factor in the decision was that her marriage had broken up. With her children grown, she felt free to make a change.[6]
Hughes was nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award in 1986. She made her last appearance at age 96, as a guest actress in the TV series Sensitive Skin.[7]
In 1980, Hughes starred in The 75th at the Lunchbox Theatre. in Alberta, Canada.[8]
At the 10th Genie Awards in 1989, she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film Martha, Ruth and Edie.[9]
Hughes also made TV commercials for American Express, Anacin,[4] and one for Heinz ketchup that ran for about three years.[6]
Death
[edit]On April 3, 2018, Hughes died in Toronto, Ontario, at age 100.[1]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Outrageous! | Mrs. Connors | |
| 1979 | Wild Horse Hank | Mrs. Webley | |
| 1981 | Incubus | Agatha Galen | |
| 1982 | Visiting Hours | Louise Shepherd | |
| 1983 | Au Nom de Tous les Miens | Martin Gray's grand-mother | |
| 1985 | The Peanut Butter Solution | Mary, the ghost in the Kitchen | |
| 1987 | Blue Monkey | Marwella Harbison | |
| 1987 | Night Friend | Nosy neighbour | |
| 1988 | Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird | Mrs. Mandel | |
| 1990 | The Amityville Curse | Mrs. Moriarty | |
| 1990 | Falling Over Backwards | Rose | |
| 1995 | Billy Madison | 2nd Grade Teacher | |
| 1995 | Tommy Boy | Boardroom Lady | |
| 1996 | Never Too Late | Eunice | |
| 1996 | Goosebumps | Grandma Rose | |
| 1996 | Night of the Twisters (film) | Grandma Belle "Zephyr" Hatch | |
| 1999 | Storm of the Century | Roberta Coign |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Lentz, Harris M. (2018). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2018. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. p. 177. ISBN 9781476670331.
- ^ "State Music Federation in Session Here; All Records for Attendance Broken at Indiana Meet; Merit Program; Compositions and Awards Lead to Deserved Applause". The Indiana Gazette. April 22, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved September 13, 2024. "Miss Helen Hughes, soprano, a student in the art department of Indiana State Teachers College, was soloist [...] Miss Hughes is a member of the Quill Club and a member of the cast of the commencement play, and just a freshman—a young artist with a future."
- ^ "Graduation Ends Commencement at Local College; Philadelphia School Head Makes Address to Senior Class; Graduation" (Continued from page one). The Indiana Gazette. The Indiana Gazette. May 27, 1940. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved September 13, 2024. "Miss Helen Hughes, Class of 1940, gave two vocal selections, accompanied by Miss Rhea McAnulty."
- ^ a b Maskoulis, Julia (November 11, 1977). "A woman on her own more than just a role". The Gazette. p. 29. Retrieved September 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Helen Hughes plays busy mother in Centaur version of Murrell play". Calgary Herald. CP. February 1, 1980. p. C 4. Retrieved September 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Chadbourne, Eugene (October 22, 1976). "They love acting, but it's the commercials that pay the rent". Calgary Herald. p. 47. Retrieved September 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Helen Hughes 1918-2018". magazine Performers. Archived from the original on 2019-12-12. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
- ^ Brennan, Brian (April 1, 1980). "Actress Helen Hughes steals Lnchbox Theatre's latest show". Calgary Herald. p. D 13. Retrieved September 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "List of nominees for the Genie Awards". Montreal Gazette, February 14, 1989.
External links
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- 1918 births
- 2018 deaths
- American emigrants to Canada
- Actresses from Pennsylvania
- American women centenarians
- Canadian centenarians
- Canadian film actresses
- People from Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- 20th-century Canadian actresses
- Women centenarians
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni
- Pennsylvania State University alumni