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Helen Hanft (1934–2013)

Actress

Helen Hanft was known in the 1960s and 1970s as "the Ethel Merman of Off-Off Broadway." The greatest star of underground drama, she was the favorite leading lady of playwright Tom Eyen (who later wrote the Broadway smash "Dreamgirls"). Eyen created a play for her called, "Why Hanna's Skirt Won't Stay Down" which was revived more than any other play at the Caffe Cino and La Mama E.T.C.... See full bio »

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in New York City, New York, USA

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(age 79) in New York, New York, USA
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2009 The New Tenants (short)
Grandma
 
2009 When the Evening Comes
Rose Bushman
 
2008 Old Days (short)
Sylvia
 
2007/II Noise
Forceful Juror
 
2006 Puccini for Beginners
Old Lady At Cinema
 
2002 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Ruth Cohen
– Yesterday (2002) … Ruth Cohen
 
2002 Dummy
Mrs. Gurkel
 
2002 The Job (TV series)
Middle-Aged Woman
– Gina (2002) … Middle-Aged Woman
 
1997-2001 Law & Order (TV series)
Martha / Vera
– Who Let the Dogs Out? (2001) … Vera
– Denial (1997) … Martha
 
2000 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Mrs. Billings
– Noncompliance (2000) … Mrs. Billings
 
1999 Fever
Louisa
 
1999 Trick
Greasy Spoon Waitress
 
1997 Mr. Jealousy
Millie
 
1996 The Associate
Mrs. Cupchick
 
1994 I.Q.
Rose
 
1994 North
Operator
 
1992 Used People
Aunt Ruthie
 
1991 The Butcher's Wife
Molly
 
1990 Betsy's Wedding
Fitter
 
1990 Mathnet (TV series)
Female Customer
– The Case of the Parking Meter Massacre (1990) … Female Customer
 
1989 Fear, Anxiety & Depression
Roz
 
1989 Identity Crisis
Hag
 
1989 New York Stories
Citizen (segment "Oedipus Wrecks")
 
1989 Kojak: Ariana (TV movie)
Woman
 
1988 License to Drive
Miss Hellberg
 
1988 Coming to America
Subway Lady
 
1988 Clinton and Nadine (TV movie)
Lady Manager
 
1987 Moonstruck
Lotte
 
1987 The Lawnmower Man (short)
Mrs. Parkette
 
1986 Apology (TV movie)
Cashier
 
1986 Off Beat
Waitress
 
1986 Nine 1/2 Weeks
Flea Market Shawl Seller
 
1986 Lover Man (short)
The Madame
 
1985 The Equalizer (TV series)
Mrs. Washburn
– Back Home (1985) … Mrs. Washburn
 
1985 Big Shots in America (TV movie)
Mrs. Cohen
 
1985 The Purple Rose of Cairo
Movie Audience
 
1984 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Waitress
– Summer Switch (1984) … Waitress
 
1982 Love, Sidney (TV series)
– The Activist (1982)
 
1981 Honky Tonk Freeway
Bag Lady
 
1981 Arthur
Perry's Wife
 
1980 Stardust Memories
Vivian Orkin
 
1980 Willie & Phil
Used Cars Salesperson
 
1979 Manhattan
Party Guest
 
1976 NBC Special Treat (TV series)
Shopping Bag Lady
– Luke Was There (1976) … Shopping Bag Lady
 
1976 Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Herb's Wife
 
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2013 I Am Divine (documentary)
Herself
 
2010 Beautiful Darling (documentary)
Herself
 
2007 In the Life (TV series documentary)
Herself
– A New Look (2007) … Herself
 

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(February 20,1968) She played Hanna in Tom Eyen's play, "The Three Sisters (From Springfield, Illinois): A Trilogy Part II: My Bald Sister Sophie? Or: Thank God for Small Favors!" at the Theatre of the Eye Repertory Company at Caffe Cino in New York City with Steven Davis (played Arizona)... See more »

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Met Dom DeLuise in high school and they remained lifelong friends. See more »

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