Helen Gurley Brown was an American actress and writer who is best known for Sex and the Single Girl, Stoney Burke, and A View from Cosmo.
Personal and Family Life
Helen Gurley Brown was born on February 18, 1922, in Green Forest, Arkansas, to teachers Ira and Cleo Gurley. After her father’s tragic death in an elevator accident when she was just 10 years old, the family moved to Little Rock and later to Los Angeles during the late 1930s. She married David Brown on September 25, 1959, and remained married until his death in 2010.
Career
Brown served as the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine from 1965 to 1996, where she became known for publishing candid reader confessions and provocative articles. Her work at Cosmopolitan drew both praise and criticism, with some, like Betty Friedan, calling it “quite obscene and quite horrible.” She also appeared in various films and television shows, adding to her prominence in the media landscape.
Death and Legacy
Helen Gurley Brown passed away on August 13, 2012, in New York City, New York. Her influence on women’s empowerment and sexual openness has left a lasting impact on society and modern publications. Brown is remembered for her bold approach to discussing women’s issues and her significant contributions to women’s magazines.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A View from Cosmo | 1984-01-01 | Herself – Host |
| Inside Deep Throat | 2005-02-11 | Self |
| Beauty in a Jar | 2003-03-01 | Self |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 1996-08-21 | |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | |
| Stoney Burke | 1962-10-01 | |
| Sex: The Revolution | 2008-05-12 | |
| Where’s Elvis This Week? | 1996-10-06 | |
| What’s My Line? | 1950-02-02 | Self – Panelist |
| The Dick Cavett Show | 1968-06-06 | Self – Guest |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962-10-01 | Self |
| Tonight Starring Jack Paar | 1957-07-29 | Self |
| Intimate Portrait | 1993-11-14 | Self |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962-10-01 | Self |