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  1. 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.

  2. Jan 30, 2023 · Here are 10 things you should know about Percy Helton, born on January 31, 1894. The prolific character actor enjoyed a stage, film and television career tha...

  3. 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 with his...

  4. Read More. 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.

  5. The son of actors, Percy Helton began his own career at age two in a Tony Pastor revue in which his parents were performing. The undersized Helton was a valuable juvenile player for producer David Belasco, making his film debut in a 1915 Belasco production, The Fairy and the Waif.

  6. May 1, 2022 · Posted on May 1, 2022 by Annette Bochenek. 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.

  7. Date of Birth: Jan 31, 1894 Birth Place: New York, New York, USA. Biography. 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.

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