Leila Danette

Leila Danette (August 23, 1909 – September 4, 2012) was an American stage, film, and television actress. She is best known for her role as Helen on the short-lived television sitcom, You Take the Kids. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Danette attended Morgan State University and Howard University. Prior to her acting career, she worked as an elementary school teacher in Baltimore and taught speech in Washington, D.C. Danette began her professional acting career at the age of 67, with one of her early notable roles being opposite James Earl Jones in The Great White Hope. Her performance in The Brothers (1982) was also well-received. In addition to her stage work, Danette appeared in films such as The First Deadly Sin (1980) and Garbo Talks (1984).