Helena Carter American film actress Date of Birth: 24.08.1923 Country: USA

Biography of Helena Carter

Helena Carter, an American film actress, was active in the movie industry during the 1940s and 1950s. She was born as Helena Rickerts on August 24, 1923, in New York City to a family with Scottish roots. Carter initially studied at Columbia University and obtained a teaching degree. During this time, she also worked as a fashion model and rose to the status of a cover girl. Eventually, producer Leonard Goldstein offered Carter an acting contract, marking the beginning of her short-lived acting career.

In 1947, Carter played her first role as Dora Drake in Robert Siodmak's drama film "Time Out of Mind." The American film also starred Ella Raines, Eddie Albert, and Phyllis Calvert. From 1947 to 1953, Carter was involved in thirteen films while continuing her modeling career. In 1948, she appeared on the cover of Life magazine. One of Helena's most memorable roles was Amy Brooks in the western film "Fort Worth" (1951) directed by Edwin L. Marin and starring Randolph Scott and David Brian. Her filmography includes Irving Pichel's comedy musical "Something in the Wind," the adventure drama "Intrigue" with George Raft, and George Sherman's action film "River Lady." In Arthur Pierson's adventure action film "The Fighting O'Flynn," she portrayed Lady Benedetta, while in the film noir "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" alongside James Cagney, she played the role of Margaret Dobson. She also became one of the actresses in Sidney Salkow's western film "The Pathfinder."

Carter's last appearance on the big screen was her starring role as Dr. Pat Blake in William Cameron Menzies' science fiction thriller "Invaders from Mars" in 1953. Carter was married twice, with her first marriage ending in divorce. She lived with her second husband, Michael Meshekoff, until her death. Helena passed away on January 11, 2000, in Culver City, California.