Helen Walker was an American actress who is best known for her roles in films like “Lucky Jordan,” “Nightmare Alley,” and “Brewster’s Millions.” She had a promising career in the entertainment industry, although it was later marked by personal tragedies.
Personal and Family Life
Helen Walker was born on July 17, 1920, in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was married twice; first to Robert F. Blumofe from 1942 to 1946, and later to Edward Nicholas du Domaine from 1950 to 1952. Despite her early success in acting, Walker faced numerous challenges throughout her life, including a devastating car accident that changed the course of her career.
Career Highlights
Walker began her career in theater, gaining recognition for her performance in the play “Jason” in 1942, which led to her film debut in “Lucky Jordan.” She gained popularity in the mid-1940s with standout performances in films such as “Heaven Only Knows” and “Murder, He Says.” Unfortunately, her career trajectory shifted dramatically following a tragic car accident on New Year’s Eve in 1946, which had lasting repercussions on her professional life.
Death and Legacy
Helen Walker passed away from cancer on March 10, 1968, in North Hollywood, California, at the age of 47. She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Sterling, Massachusetts. Despite her struggles and the challenges she faced in her later years, her talent and contributions to film continue to be remembered.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Big Combo | 1955-02-13 | Alicia Brown |
| People Are Funny | 1946-01-11 | Corey Sullivan |
| Impact | 1949-03-20 | Irene Williams |
| Call Northside 777 | 1948-02-13 | Laura McNeal |
| Problem Girls | 1953-04-07 | Miss Dixon |
| Brewster’s Millions | 1945-04-07 | Peggy Gray |
| My Dear Secretary | 1948-11-05 | Elsie |
| Nightmare Alley | 1947-10-09 | Lilith Ritter |
| Cluny Brown | 1946-06-02 | Betty Cream |
| Murder in the Music Hall | 1946-04-10 | Millicent |
| Murder, He Says | 1945-06-23 | Claire Matthews |
| Lucky Jordan | 1942-11-16 | Jill Evans |
| Abroad with Two Yanks | 1944-08-04 | Joyce Stuart |
| The Man in Half Moon Street | 1945-01-19 | Eve Brandon |
| The Homestretch | 1947-05-04 | Kitty Brant |
| The Good Fellows | 1943-08-11 | Ethel Hilton |
| My True Story | 1951-03-08 | Ann Martin |
| Her Adventurous Night | 1946-06-05 | Constance Fry |
| Dragnet | 1951-12-16 |