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Following starring roles in My True Story (1951) and Problem Girls (1953), Walker made her final film appearance in Joseph H. Lewis 's film noir The Big Combo with Cornel Wilde in 1955. She retired from acting at the age of 35.
Helen Walker was a beautiful and bright actress whose career never reached its full potential, in spite of her evident talent. She was a successful actress on Broadway, and in 1942 her performance in the play "Jason" was so impressive that she was signed up to act in films.
- January 1, 1
- Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
- January 1, 1
- North Hollywood, California, USA
Helen Walker was a beautiful and bright actress whose career never reached its full potential, in spite of her evident talent. She was a successful actress on Broadway, and in 1942 her performance in the play "Jason" was so impressive that she was signed up to act in films.
- July 17, 1920
- March 10, 1968
Jan 21, 2024 · Cast as ALAN LADD’s leading lady in her film debut, Massachusetts-born HELEN WALKER was destined for Hollywood greatness. With her deep voice, coolly blonde good looks, and immense talent, she...
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Helen Walker was a Hollywood starlet who fell from grace after a scandalous affair with a married director. Read her tragic tale and other stories of classic cinema, stars, and scandals on FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN blog.
Helen Walker (born July 17, 1920 – March 10, 1968) was an American movie actress of the 1940s and 1950s. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and made her film debut in 1942. After a promising start in Hollywood, Walker was involved in a 1946 car wreck.
Helen Walker is one of the more beautiful femme fatale in the noir genre. She also acted in comedies and other dramas. Here are my favorite Walker's performances.
