Helen Burns was an American actress who is best known for The Changeling, If You Could See What I Hear, and Scarlett. She was born on December 22, 1916, in London, England, UK, and passed away on July 23, 2018, in London, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Helen was married to Michael Langham from July 8, 1948, until his death on January 15, 2011. Together, they had one child, Chris Langham. Helen was also a grandmother to Emily Langham and had links to the family through her ex-daughter-in-law, Sue Jones-Davies, and her daughter-in-law, Christine Cartwright.
Achievements
In her acting career, Helen Burns was recognized with the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1994 for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She earned this honor for her performance in Arthur Miller’s “The Last Yankee” at the Young Vic and Duke of York’s Theatres in London, sharing the stage with notable actors like Zoë Wanamaker and Peter Davison.
Death and Legacy
Helen Burns passed away on July 23, 2018, in London, UK. Her contributions to theatre and film left a lasting impact on the arts community, and she is remembered for her diverse roles throughout her career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Changeling | 1980-03-28 | Leah Harmon |
| Zorro, The Gay Blade | 1981-07-17 | Consuela |
| If You Could See What I Hear | 1982-01-07 | Mrs. Buxton |
| Utilities | 1983-06-15 | Ruby Blue |
| Life After Life | 1990-12-30 | Alice Crum |
| Lighthouse Island | 1989-01-01 | Clara Buford |
| Mr. Bean | 1990-01-01 | |
| Pulaski | 1987-10-02 | Millie |