Search results
Sep 14, 1971 · HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 13 — Percy Helton, stage and screen actor, died Saturday in Holly wood Presbyterian Hospital at the age of 77. Mr. Helton made his Broad way debut in a vaudeville act...
Helton appeared in 106 movies during his career that covered 56 years from 1915 to 1971. Major genres included: drama (47), comedy (41), romance (26), film noir (19), crime (22) and westerns (19). 60% of his movies were released in the 50's.
Born into show business, raspy-voiced actor Percy Helton was short in stature, but a giant among those consummate featured players of Hollywood's Golden Age. With a well-timed double-take or a deftly delivered line, he could seize the spotlight from a Fonda, Redford, or Bacall.
Born into show business, raspy-voiced actor Percy Helton was short in stature, but a giant among those consummate featured players of Hollywood's Golden Age. With a well-timed...
Born into show business, raspy-voiced actor Percy Helton was short in stature, but a giant among those consummate featured players of Hollywood's Golden Age. With a well-timed double-take or a deftly delivered line, he could seize the spotlight from a Fonda, Redford, or Bacall.
May 1, 2022 · Percy Helton was a beloved character actor during the Golden Age of Hollywood, in addition to performing on stage and on television. He was born Percy Alfred Helton on January 31, 1894, in Manhattan, New York.
Percy Helton. Active - 1922 - 1971 | Born - Jan 1, 1894 | Died - Sep 11, 1971 | Genres - Drama, Comedy, Western. Overview.
