Helene Stanton was an American actress who is best known for The Big Combo, The Red Skelton Hour, and The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues.
Personal and Family Life
Helene Stanton was born on November 4, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as Eleanor Stansbury. She took ballet lessons as a child and began voice lessons at the age of 13. After getting involved with the Cosmopolitan Production Company in her early twenties, she performed in various productions. Stanton was married twice, first to Kenneth Harlan, a silent film actor, and later to Morton Pinsky, with whom she had two children, Dr. Drew Pinsky and Dana Pinsky.
Career Highlights
Stanton’s career took off in the 1950s when she performed as part of the opening act for Frank Sinatra at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. She became a well-known performer in Las Vegas and also had a successful television career. Her performances in movies like The Big Combo and television shows like The Red Skelton Hour made her a recognizable face in Hollywood during that era.
Death and Legacy
Helene Stanton passed away on June 7, 2017, in Pasadena, California. Her contributions to film and television continue to be remembered by fans and the entertainment industry. Stanton’s legacy includes her memorable performances and her influence as an early female entertainer in Hollywood.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Four Girls in Town | 1957 | Rita Holloway |
| Highway Patrol | 1956 | Marge |
| The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues | 1955 | Wanda |
| Sudden Danger | 1955 | Vera |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1955 | Maybelle |
| Jungle Moon Men | 1955 | Oma (as Helen Stanton) |
| New Orleans Uncensored | 1955 | Alma Mae |
| The Big Combo | 1955 | Rita |
| The Red Skelton Hour | 1954 | Fairy Godmother |
| Mr. & Mrs. North | 1953 | Queenie Mandel / Mona Gregor |
| One Girl’s Confession | 1953 | Smooch (as Ellen Stansbury) |