Helen Hanft

PersonApr 3, 1934 - May 30, 2013 (died age 79)New York City, New York, USA

American actress

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Helen Hanft

Helen Hanft (April 4, 1934 – May 30, 2013) was an American actress known for her comedic performances in the experimental theater movement during the 1960s. Born in the Bronx, Hanft started her career at Off-Off-Broadway venues like La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club and Caffe Cino. She gained recognition as 'the Ethel Merman of off-off-Broadway' for her eccentric and raunchy characters. Hanft frequently collaborated with playwright Tom Eyen, appearing in plays such as 'My Next Husband Will Be a Beauty!' and 'Why Hanna's Skirt Won't Stay Down.' She made a lasting impact on the off-off-Broadway scene and left a memorable legacy in the world of theater.

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Helen Hanft ranks #47,351 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.0. Helen Hanft peaked at #42,991 of all time (May 1 - May 30, 2021). Helen Hanft ranks #31,954 over the past 365 days.

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Mrs. Billings · 1 ep · 1999 – Present

Law & Order

Martha · 1 ep · 1990 – Present

Law & Order

Vera · 1 ep · 1990 – Present

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Moonstruck

Coming to America

Coming to America

Subway Lady (uncredited) · 1988

Manhattan

Party Guest · 1979

North

Operator · 1994

The Associate

Mrs. Cupchick · 1996

New York Stories

New York Stories

Citizen · 1989

License to Drive

License to Drive

Miss Hellberg · 1988

The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Movie Audience · 1985

Stardust Memories

Stardust Memories

Vivian Orkin · 1980

I.Q.

The Butcher's Wife

The Butcher's Wife

Honky Tonk Freeway

Honky Tonk Freeway

Bag Lady · 1981

Betsy's Wedding

Betsy's Wedding

Used People

Aunt Ruthie · 1992

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Herb's Wife · 1976

Mr. Jealousy

Off Beat

Waitress · 1986

Dummy

Mrs. Gurkel · 2002

Willie & Phil

Used Cars Salesperson · 1980

Clinton and Nadine

Clinton and Nadine

Lady Manager · 1988

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Helen Hanft

Helen Hanft (April 4, 1934 – May 30, 2013) was an American actress known for her comedic performances in the experimental theater movement during the 1960s. Born in the Bronx, Hanft started her career at Off-Off-Broadway venues like La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club and Caffe Cino. She gained recognition as 'the Ethel Merman of off-off-Broadway' for her eccentric and raunchy characters. Hanft frequently collaborated with playwright Tom Eyen, appearing in plays such as 'My Next Husband Will Be a Beauty!' and 'Why Hanna's Skirt Won't Stay Down.' She made a lasting impact on the off-off-Broadway scene and left a memorable legacy in the world of theater.

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