Tom Helmore

Tom Helmore

Deceased · Born: Jan 4, 1904 · Died: Sep 12, 1995

Personal Details

BornJan 4, 1904 London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Mary Hortense McCorkle (Mary Drayton)

    ( Jun 1, 1945 to Jun 24, 1994 )
  • Evelyn Hope

    ( Aug 25, 1931 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Henry Helmore's professional journey commenced with an apprenticeship in his family's accounting firm, concurrently balancing his time as an extra in various movie productions. As his passion for acting grew, he transitioned to pursue a career in the performing arts, largely focusing on stage work.

The 1945 Broadway musical production of "The Day Before Spring" served as a pivotal moment, catapulting Helmore into the spotlight and subsequently launching his Hollywood career. Throughout his tenure in both British and American cinema, Helmore established himself as a charming, comedic actor, effortlessly captivating audiences with his dapper on-screen presence.

Career

1964
Flipper's New Adventure
Flipper's New Adventure as Sir Halsey Hopewell
1962
Advise & Consent
Advise & Consent as British Ambassador
1960
The Time Machine
The Time Machine as Anthony Bridewell
1959
The Man in the Net
The Man in the Net as Gordon Moreland
Count Your Blessings
Count Your Blessings as Hugh Palgrave
1958
Vertigo
Vertigo as Gavin Elster
1957
Designing Woman
Designing Woman as Zachary Wilde
1955
Lucy Gallant
Lucy Gallant as Jim Wardman
The Tender Trap
The Tender Trap as Mr. Loughran
1953
Let's Do It Again
Let's Do It Again as Courtney Craig
Trouble Along the Way
Trouble Along the Way as Harold McCormick
1950
Shadow on the Wall
Shadow on the Wall as Crane Weymouth
1949
Scene of the Crime
Scene of the Crime as Norrie Lorfield
Malaya
Malaya as Matisson
1948
Three Daring Daughters
Three Daring Daughters as Michael Pemberton
1936
Secret Agent
Secret Agent as Colonel Anderson (uncredited)
1935
The Riverside Murder
The Riverside Murder as Alfred Jerome
1927
The Ring
The Ring as Spectator (uncredited)