Helen Freeman

Helen Freeman

Deceased · Born: Aug 3, 1886 · Died: Dec 25, 1960

Personal Details

BornAug 3, 1886 St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Biography

Helen Freeman, a talented individual, was born in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Missouri, and later grew up in the scenic Denver, Colorado. Her father, Benjamin Freeman, a respected banker, tragically met his untimely demise in an automobile accident in 1937.

As a young woman, Helen Freeman began her career in the entertainment industry, appearing in several silent films in 1915. Following her early foray into the world of cinema, she transitioned to the stage in New York, where she honed her craft and refined her acting skills.

In 1930, Helen Freeman re-entered the motion picture business, taking on a notable role as Nancy Hanks Lincoln in the film Abraham Lincoln. Throughout her career, she was typecast in smaller parts, eventually specializing in portraying stately dowagers.

In 1932, Helen Freeman tied the knot with the acclaimed writer Edwin Corle, only to later divorce him in 1943. Unfortunately, the couple did not have any children together.

After a successful yet storied career, Helen Freeman finally bid farewell to the world of cinema in 1947, bringing her remarkable journey to a close.

Career

1947
The Pilgrim Lady
The Pilgrim Lady as Aunt Phoebe
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir as Author Displaced by Lucy (uncredited)
1946
The Unknown
The Unknown as Phoebe Martin
So Dark the Night
So Dark the Night as Widow Bridelle
1945
Saratoga Trunk
Saratoga Trunk as Mrs. Nicholas Dulaine (uncredited)
1944
Mademoiselle Fifi
Mademoiselle Fifi as The Countess de Breville
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay as Mrs. Smithers (uncredited)
Mrs. Parkington
Mrs. Parkington as Helen Parkington Stilham
1937
Madame X
Madame X as Nurse
1935
Ah Wilderness!
Ah Wilderness! as Miss Hawley
Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas as Mrs. Sheppard
1934
Finishing School
Finishing School as Dr. Hewitt
Sadie McKee
Sadie McKee as Brennan’s Maid (uncredited)
Fashions of 1934
Fashions of 1934 as Mme. Margot - Paris Model Supervisor (uncredited)
1933
Hold Your Man
Hold Your Man as Miss Davis
1932
1930
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln as Nancy Hanks Lincoln