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Levon Helm (1940–2012)

Levon Helm was in the right place at the right time. He saw the birth of rock and roll and, though he was too much of a gentleman to say it, his role in helping to keep that rebellious child healthy was more than just instrumental. On May 26, 1940, Mark Lavon Helm was the second of four children born to Nell and Diamond Helm in Elaine, Arkansas. ... See full bio »
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Known For

Shooter
Shooter Mr. Rate
(2007)
The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff Jack Ridley / Narrator
(1983)
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Old Man with Radio
(2005)
In the Electric Mist
In the Electric Mist General John Bell Hood
(2009)
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 2009 In the Electric Mist
General John Bell Hood
 2008 Only Halfway Home (Video short)
Helm - Levon
 2007/I Shooter
Mr. Rate
 2005 The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
Old Man with Radio
 1997 Fire Down Below
Reverend Bob Goodall
 1996 Feeling Minnesota
Bible Salesman
 1990 Midnight Caller (TV Series)
C.W. Blanchard
- Wrong Side of the Wall (1990) ... C.W. Blanchard
 1989 Staying Together
Denny Stockton
 1987 Man Outside
Sheriff Leland Laughlin
 1987 End of the Line
Leo Pickett
 1985 Smooth Talk
Harry
 1984 Best Revenge
Bo
 1984 The Dollmaker (TV Movie)
Clovis
 1983 The Right Stuff
Jack Ridley / Narrator
 1982 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (TV Series)
Stormy Weathers
- Catch a Falling Star (1982) ... Stormy Weathers
 1980 Coal Miner's Daughter
Ted Webb
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Other Works:

CD: "Dirt Farmer", 2007.

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1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 3 Articles | See more »

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Alternate Names:

The Band | The RCO All-Stars

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Grandfather of two boys, via his daughter, Amy Helm, who is a vocalist and guitarist with Ollabelle. See more »

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Gemini
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