Helena Phillips Evans was an American actress known for her roles in “My Bill,” “College Scandal,” and “The Remarkable Andrew.” Born on May 21, 1875, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, she gained fame for her performances in both silent and sound films.
Personal and Family Life
Helena was married to Charles E. Evans until his death on April 16, 1945. She began her career in vaudeville and on stage alongside her husband. Helena was recognized for her exceptional talent and charisma, which allowed her to transition successfully from silent films to talkies.
Death and Legacy
Helena Phillips Evans passed away on July 24, 1955, from a heart attack in Santa Monica, California. Her roles in various films left a mark on the industry, and she is remembered as a skilled character actress who contributed significantly to early cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dangerous Intruder | 1945-08-21 | Mrs. Stevens |
| Nancy Drew… Detective | 1938-11-19 | Mary Eldredge |
| The Mouthpiece | 1932-03-21 | Crying Prospective Client (Uncredited) |
| A Tragedy at Midnight | 1942-02-02 | Beth’s grandmother (uncredited) |
| 6,000 Enemies | 1939-06-09 | Peachie |
| My Bill | 1938-07-08 | Mrs. Adelaide Crosby |
| The White Angel | 1936-06-25 | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Friends of Mr. Sweeney | 1934-07-28 | Gambling Dowager |
| These Glamour Girls | 1939-08-18 | Ann’s Personal Maid (uncredited) |
| The Perfect Gentleman | 1935-11-22 | Lisa the Flower Woman (uncredited) |
| Design for Living | 1933-12-29 | Mrs. Egelbauer (uncredited) |
| Kiss and Make-Up | 1934-07-13 | Landlady (as Helena Phillips) |
| Foreign Correspondent | 1940-08-16 | Mrs. Stiles (uncredited) |
| All of Me | 1934-02-01 | Mrs. Haron (uncredited) |
| Curtain Call | 1940-04-18 | Mrs. Masterson, The Landlady |
| Blondie Johnson | 1933-02-25 | Police Matron (uncredited) |
| The Remarkable Andrew | 1942-03-05 | Mrs. Grondos |
| The Working Man | 1933-04-20 | Hartland’s Cook Anna (uncredited) |
| My Favorite Brunette | 1947-03-19 | Mabel (uncredited) |
| I’ll Fix It | 1934-11-10 | Mrs. Murphy |
| The Greene Murder Case | 1929-08-11 | Miss O’Brien (Uncredited) |
| A Successful Calamity | 1932-09-17 | Lily – the Wilton’s Cook (as Helena Phillips) |
| For Beauty’s Sake | 1941-06-06 | Mrs. Jellicoe |
| My Lady’s Latchkey | 1921-01-01 | Mrs. Ellsworth |