Helen MacKellar, a talented and accomplished actress, entered this world on February 13, 1895, in the vibrant city of Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. Her impressive acting career spanned numerous years, with notable roles in films such as "Barefoot Boy" (1938),"The Man Who Returned to Life" (1942),and "The Past of Mary Holmes" (1933). Throughout her life, she shared a loving partnership with her husband, George MacQuarrie. Tragically, her life came to a close on August 5, 1966, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, United States of America.
Personal Details
BornFeb 13, 1895 Detroit, Michigan, USA
Biography
Career
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1944

Lady in the Death House as Prison Matron (uncredited)
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1943

The Powers Girl as Mrs. Hendricks
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Silver Spurs as Mrs. Davis
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1942

The Sundown Kid as Lucy Randall
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The Man Who Returned to Life as Ma Beebe
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1941

Gangs of Sonora as Kansas Kate Conners
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The Great Train Robbery as Mrs. Logan
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The Great Mr. Nobody as Mrs. Barnes
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Life with Henry as Sattherwaite's Secretary (uncredited)
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1940

Three Faces West as Mrs. Welles
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Dark Command as Mrs. Hale
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Women Without Names as Juror
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Northwest Passage as Sarah Hadden
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1939

Bad Boy as Mrs. Fraser
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The Gracie Allen Murder Case as Secretary
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Honolulu as Middle Telephone Operator (uncredited)
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1938

Barefoot Boy as Martha Whittaker
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Little Tough Guy as Mrs. Wanamaker
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Delinquent Parents as Judge Edith Ellis
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Valley of the Giants as Mrs. Lorimer
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1937

The Case of the Stuttering Bishop as Stella Kenwood
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1936

Two Against the World as Martha Carstairs
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1934

Flirtation as Mrs. Smith, the baby's mother
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High School Girl as Jane Andrews