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Helen Gallagher

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Helen Gallagher was born on 19 July 1926 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Ryan's Hope (1975), Strangers When We Meet (1960) and Neptune's Rocking Horse (1997). She was previously married to Frank Wise.
BornJuly 19, 1926
BornJuly 19, 1926
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Kate Mulgrew, Bernard Barrow, Helen Gallagher, Malcolm Groome, and Michael Hawkins in Ryan's Hope (1975)
Ryan's Hope
7.3
TV Series
  • Maeve Ryan
  • Maeve Colleary Ryan
Kirk Douglas, Kim Novak, Ernie Kovacs, and Barbara Rush in Strangers When We Meet (1960)
Strangers When We Meet
7.1
  • Betty Anders
  • 1960
Helen Gallagher in Neptune's Rocking Horse (1997)
Neptune's Rocking Horse
8.0
  • Sadie
  • 1997
Another World (1964)
Another World
7.1
TV Series
  • Hannah Tuttle

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Actress

  • Kristen Alderson, Kassie Wesley DePaiva, Erika Slezak, Trevor St. John, and John-Paul Lavoisier in One Life to Live (1968)
    One Life to Live
  • Helen Gallagher in Neptune's Rocking Horse (1997)
    Neptune's Rocking Horse
  • Susan Lucci, Debbi Morgan, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, and Darnell Williams in All My Children (1970)
    All My Children
  • The Cosby Mysteries (1994)
    The Cosby Mysteries
  • Ice-T, Sam Waterston, Mariska Hargitay, Camryn Manheim, Christopher Meloni, Jeffrey Donovan, Mehcad Brooks, Kelli Giddish, and Danielle Moné Truitt in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
  • Another World (1964)
    Another World
  • Kate Mulgrew, Bernard Barrow, Helen Gallagher, Malcolm Groome, and Michael Hawkins in Ryan's Hope (1975)
    Ryan's Hope
  • Roseland (1977)
    Roseland
  • The American Woman: Portraits of Courage
  • April in the Wind
  • Shangri-La (1960)
    Shangri-La
  • Kirk Douglas, Kim Novak, Ernie Kovacs, and Barbara Rush in Strangers When We Meet (1960)
    Strangers When We Meet
  • Kraft Theatre (1947)
    Kraft Theatre
  • Manhattan Showcase

Soundtrack

  • Kate Mulgrew, Bernard Barrow, Helen Gallagher, Malcolm Groome, and Michael Hawkins in Ryan's Hope (1975)
    Ryan's Hope
  • The 26th Annual Tony Awards (1972)
    The 26th Annual Tony Awards
  • Our American Musical Heritage
    • (uncredited)
  • Yves Montand on Broadway
  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
    The Ed Sullivan Show
  • Max Liebman Spectaculars (1954)
    Max Liebman Spectaculars
  • The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)
    The Colgate Comedy Hour

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    • July 19, 1926
    • New York City, New York, USA
    • October 14, 1956 - 1972 (divorced)
  • Other works
    Originated the role of Lucille Early in the Broadway revival of "No No Nanette," music by Vincent Youmans; lyrics by Irving Caesar and Otto A. Harbach; original book by Otto A. Harbach and Frank Mandel; revival book adaptation by Burt Shevelove; musical direction and vocal arrangements by Buster Davis; music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; dance arrangements and incidental music by Luther Henderson; production supervised by Busby Berkeley; directed by Burt Shevelove; musical staging and choreography by Donald Saddler; with Helen Gallagher (won Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Lucille Early, Billy's Wife); Jack Gilford (portrayed Jimmy Smith); Ruby Keeler (portrayed Sue Smith, Jimmy's Wife); Patsy Kelly (portrayed Pauline, Cook at the Smiths'); Bobby Van (portrayed Billy Early, a Lawyer); Susan Watson (portrayed Nanette, a Protégée of Sue); Loni Ackerman (as Loni Zoe Ackerman) (portrayed Betty Brown, from Boston); Pat Lysinger (portrayed Winnie Winslow, from Washington); Roger Rathburn (portrayed Tom Trainor, Lucille's Nephew); and K.C. Townsend (as K. C. Townsend) (portrayed Flora Latham, from 'Frisco); on Broadway at the 46th Street Theatre (renamed the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 1990), running for 874 total performances, including 13 previews beginning January 6, 1971.
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    Has won two Tony Awards: in 1952, as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical) for a revival of "Pal Joey," and in 1971 as Best Actress (Musical) for a revival of "No, No, Nanette." She was also nominated in 1966 as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical) for "Sweet Charity."
  • Quotes
    [on working with Gwen Verdon] "Well, it's an inspiration in the first place, because you love working with good people. I mean, it's a drag to work with bad people. And so it makes you better. And it's a joy."

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