Movies (Acting Roles)

I Am Divine
Helen Hanft was 78 in I Am Divine as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 2013

Boys On Film 7: Bad Romance
Helen Hanft was 77 in Boys On Film 7: Bad Romance as 'Grandma (segment "The New Tenants")'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 2011

Beautiful Darling
Helen Hanft was 75 in Beautiful Darling as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 2010

The New Tenants
Helen Hanft was 75 in The New Tenants as 'Grandma'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 2009

When the Evening Comes
Helen Hanft was 75 in When the Evening Comes as 'Rose Bushman'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 2009

From Other Worlds
Helen Hanft was 70 in From Other Worlds as 'Shirley'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2004

Dummy
Helen Hanft was 68 in Dummy as 'Mrs. Gurkel'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2002

Trick
Helen Hanft was 65 in Trick as 'Greasy Spoon Waitress'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1999

Fever
Helen Hanft was 65 in Fever as 'Louisa'.Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1999

Mr. Jealousy
Helen Hanft was 64 in Mr. Jealousy as 'Millie'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1998

The Associate
Helen Hanft was 62 in The Associate as 'Mrs. Cupchick'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1996

I.Q.
Helen Hanft was 60 in I.Q. as 'Rose'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1994

North
Helen Hanft was 60 in North as 'Operator'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1994

Used People
Helen Hanft was 58 in Used People as 'Aunt Ruthie'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1992

The Butcher's Wife
Helen Hanft was 57 in The Butcher's Wife as 'Molly'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1991

Betsy's Wedding
Helen Hanft was 56 in Betsy's Wedding as 'Fitter'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1990

The Neon Woman
Helen Hanft was 55 in The Neon Woman as 'Connie (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

New York Stories
Helen Hanft was 54 in New York Stories as 'Citizen'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1989

License to Drive
Helen Hanft was 54 in License to Drive as 'Miss Hellberg'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1988

Coming to America
Helen Hanft was 54 in Coming to America as 'Subway Lady (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1988

Clinton and Nadine
Helen Hanft was 54 in Clinton and Nadine as 'Lady Manager'.Movie Released: Wed, May 04 1988

Moonstruck
Helen Hanft was 53 in Moonstruck as 'Lotte'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1987

The Lawnmower Man
Helen Hanft was 53 in The Lawnmower Man as 'Wife'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1987

Off Beat
Helen Hanft was 52 in Off Beat as 'Waitress'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1986

Nine 1/2 Weeks
Helen Hanft was 51 in Nine 1/2 Weeks as 'Flea Market Shawl Seller'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1986

The Purple Rose of Cairo
Helen Hanft was 50 in The Purple Rose of Cairo as 'Movie Audience'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1985

Summer Switch
Helen Hanft was 50 in Summer Switch as 'Waitress'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1984

Honky Tonk Freeway
Helen Hanft was 47 in Honky Tonk Freeway as 'Bag Lady'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981

Arthur
Helen Hanft was 47 in Arthur as 'Perry's Wife'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1981

Stardust Memories
Helen Hanft was 46 in Stardust Memories as 'Vivian Orkin'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1980

Willie and Phil
Helen Hanft was 46 in Willie and Phil as 'Used Cars Salesperson'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1980

Manhattan
Helen Hanft was 45 in Manhattan as 'Party Guest'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1979
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Helen Hanft was 67+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Ruth Cohen'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001

The Job
Helen Hanft was 66+ in The Job TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 14 2001

Law & Order
Helen Hanft was 56+ in Law & Order as 'Martha, Vera'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990

The Equalizer
Helen Hanft was 51+ in The Equalizer as 'Mrs. Washburn'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985

On Our Own
Helen Hanft was 43+ in On Our Own TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1977