Helen Hanft, a trailblazing American actress, burst onto the scene on April 4, 1934, setting the stage for a lifelong commitment to captivating audiences with her remarkable talent.
Helen Hanft
Deceased · Born: Apr 3, 1934 · Died: May 30, 2013
Personal Details
BornApr 3, 1934 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
Kenneth
( Dec 31, 1969 to May 11, 2025 )William Stephen Landers
( May 11, 2025 to Feb 2, 1983 )
Parents
- Benjamin Hanft
- Esther Berenson
Relatives
- Sarah Louise Hanft (Sibling)
- Alice Dorothy Hanft (Sibling)
Biography
Career
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2011
Boys on Film 7: Bad Romance as Grandma (segment "The New Tenants")
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2009
The New Tenants as Grandma
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2004
From Other Worlds as Shirley
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2002
Dummy as Mrs. Gurkel
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2001
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1999
Fever as Louisa
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Trick as Greasy Spoon Waitress
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1998
Mr. Jealousy as Millie
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1996
The Associate as Mrs. Cupchick
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1994
I.Q. as Rose
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North as Operator
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1992
Used People as Aunt Ruthie
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1991
The Butcher's Wife as Molly
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1990
Betsy's Wedding as Fitter
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1989
Fear Anxiety Depression as Roz
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New York Stories as Citizen
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1988
Blood Money as Lady Manager
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License to Drive as Miss Hellberg
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Coming to America as Subway Lady (uncredited)
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1987
Moonstruck as Lotte
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1986
Off Beat as Waitress
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9½ Weeks as Flea Market Shawl Seller
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1985
The Purple Rose of Cairo as Movie Audience
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1981
Arthur as Perry's Wife
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Honky Tonk Freeway as Bag Lady
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1980
Stardust Memories as Vivian Orkin
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Willie & Phil as Used Cars Salesperson
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1979
Manhattan as Party Guest
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1976
Next Stop, Greenwich Village as Herb's Wife
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2013
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2010
