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Katherine Helmond

Bio: Katherine Marie Helmond (July 5, 1929 – February 23, 2019) was an American film, theater, and television actress, and director. Over her five decades of television acting, she was known for her starring role as ditzy matriarch Jessica Tate on the ABC prime time soap opera sitcom Soap (1977–1981) and her co-starring role as feisty mother Mona Robinson on Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Born: Fri, Jul 05 1929
Birthplace: Galveston, Texas, USA

Death: Sat, Feb 23 2019
Katherine Helmond is 89 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Frank and Ava
Frank and Ava
Katherine Helmond would have been no older than 89 in Frank and Ava as 'Betty'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 2020
Poster of Cars 3
Cars 3
Katherine Helmond was 87 in Cars 3 as 'Lizzie (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 2017
Poster of The Radiator Springs 500½
The Radiator Springs 500½
Katherine Helmond was 84 in The Radiator Springs 500½ as 'Lizzie (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 2014
Poster of Time Travel Mater
Time Travel Mater
Katherine Helmond was 82 in Time Travel Mater as 'Lizzie (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 2012
Poster of Collaborator
Collaborator
Katherine Helmond was 82 in Collaborator as 'Irene Longfellow'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2011
Poster of Cars 2
Cars 2
Katherine Helmond was 81 in Cars 2 as 'Lizzie (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 2011
Poster of Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
Katherine Helmond was 79 in Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales as 'Lizzie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 2008
Poster of What Is Brazil?
What Is Brazil?
Katherine Helmond was 78 in What Is Brazil? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 16 2008
Poster of A Grandpa for Christmas
A Grandpa for Christmas
Katherine Helmond was 78 in A Grandpa for Christmas as 'Roxie Famosa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 2007
Poster of Mater and the Ghostlight
Mater and the Ghostlight
Katherine Helmond was 77 in Mater and the Ghostlight as 'Lizzie (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 2006
Poster of Cars
Cars
Katherine Helmond was 76 in Cars as 'Lizzie (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 2006
Poster of Beethoven's 5th
Beethoven's 5th
Katherine Helmond was 74 in Beethoven's 5th as 'Crazy Cora Wilkens'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Mr. St. Nick
Mr. St. Nick
Katherine Helmond was 73 in Mr. St. Nick as 'Queen Carlotta'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 2002
Poster of Living in Fear
Living in Fear
Katherine Helmond was 71 in Living in Fear as 'Mrs. Ford'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 2000
Poster of How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
Katherine Helmond was 70 in How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2000
Poster of The Perfect Nanny
The Perfect Nanny
Katherine Helmond was 70 in The Perfect Nanny as 'Mrs. McBride'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2000
Poster of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Katherine Helmond was 68 in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as 'Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 1998
Poster of Ms. Scrooge
Ms. Scrooge
Katherine Helmond was 68 in Ms. Scrooge as 'Maude Marley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1997
Poster of The Flight of the Dove
The Flight of the Dove
Katherine Helmond was 64 in The Flight of the Dove as 'Dr. Pamela Schilling'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1994
Poster of Amore!
Amore!
Katherine Helmond was 64 in Amore! as 'Mildred Schwartz'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1993
Poster of The Elvira Show
The Elvira Show
Katherine Helmond was 63 in The Elvira Show as 'Aunt Minerva'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Inside Monkey Zetterland
Inside Monkey Zetterland
Katherine Helmond was 63 in Inside Monkey Zetterland as 'Honor Zetterland'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1992
Poster of Grass Roots
Grass Roots
Katherine Helmond was 62 in Grass Roots as 'Emma Carr'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 24 1992
Poster of The Perfect Tribute
The Perfect Tribute
Katherine Helmond was 61 in The Perfect Tribute as 'Farm Woman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 1991
Poster of When Will I Be Loved?
When Will I Be Loved?
Katherine Helmond was 61 in When Will I Be Loved? as 'Barbara Patterson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1990
Poster of Lady in White
Lady in White
Katherine Helmond was 58 in Lady in White as 'Amanda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of Save the Dog!
Save the Dog!
Katherine Helmond was 58 in Save the Dog!
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1988
Poster of Overboard
Overboard
Katherine Helmond was 58 in Overboard as 'Edith Mintz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Christmas Snow
Christmas Snow
Katherine Helmond was 57 in Christmas Snow as 'Mrs. Mutterance'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1986
Poster of Shadey
Shadey
Katherine Helmond was 55 in Shadey as 'Lady Constance Landau'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1985
Poster of Brazil
Brazil
Katherine Helmond was 55 in Brazil as 'Mrs. Ida Lowry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
Katherine Helmond was 54 in Jack and the Beanstalk as 'Jack's Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1983
Poster of Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story
Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story
Katherine Helmond was 53 in Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story as 'Frances Clooney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1982
Poster of For Lovers Only
For Lovers Only
Katherine Helmond was 53 in For Lovers Only as 'Bea Winchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1982
Poster of Time Bandits
Time Bandits
Katherine Helmond was 52 in Time Bandits as 'Mrs. Ogre'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of Scout's Honor
Scout's Honor
Katherine Helmond was 51 in Scout's Honor as 'Pearl Bartlett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1980
Poster of Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker
Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker
Katherine Helmond was 50 in Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker as 'Elaine Thurston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1979
Poster of Getting Married
Getting Married
Katherine Helmond was 48 in Getting Married as 'Vera Lesser'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1978
Poster of Little Ladies of the Night
Little Ladies of the Night
Katherine Helmond was 47 in Little Ladies of the Night as 'Miss Colby'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1977
Poster of Liza’s Pioneer Diary
Liza’s Pioneer Diary
Katherine Helmond was 47 in Liza’s Pioneer Diary as 'Aunt Sara'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1976
Poster of Wanted: The Sundance Woman
Wanted: The Sundance Woman
Katherine Helmond was 47 in Wanted: The Sundance Woman as 'Mattie Riley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1976
Poster of Baby Blue Marine
Baby Blue Marine
Katherine Helmond was 46 in Baby Blue Marine as 'Mrs. Hudkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 1976
Poster of Family Plot
Family Plot
Katherine Helmond was 46 in Family Plot as 'Mrs. Maloney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1976
Poster of James Dean
James Dean
Katherine Helmond was 46 in James Dean as 'Claire Folger'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1976
Poster of The Hindenburg
The Hindenburg
Katherine Helmond was 46 in The Hindenburg as 'Mrs. Mildred Breslau'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of The First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant
The First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant
Katherine Helmond was 45 in The First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant as 'Nurse Katherine Gunther'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1975
Poster of Cage Without a Key
Cage Without a Key
Katherine Helmond was 45 in Cage Without a Key as 'Mrs. Little'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of The Family Nobody Wanted
The Family Nobody Wanted
Katherine Helmond was 45 in The Family Nobody Wanted as 'Mrs. Bittner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1975
Poster of The Legend of Lizzie Borden
The Legend of Lizzie Borden
Katherine Helmond was 45 in The Legend of Lizzie Borden as 'Emma Borden'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 10 1975
Poster of Locusts
Locusts
Katherine Helmond was 45 in Locusts as 'Claire Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1974
Poster of Larry
Larry
Katherine Helmond was 44 in Larry as 'Maureen Whitten'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 1974
Poster of Dr. Max
Dr. Max
Katherine Helmond was 44 in Dr. Max as 'Libby Oppel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1974
Poster of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Katherine Helmond was 44 in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman as 'Lady at House'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1974
Poster of The Hospital
The Hospital
Katherine Helmond was 42 in The Hospital as 'Marilyn Mead'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1971
Poster of Wine of Morning
Wine of Morning
Katherine Helmond was 25 in Wine of Morning as 'Irene'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies
Katherine Helmond was 81+ in Pound Puppies as 'Mildred (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 2010
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
Katherine Helmond was 79+ in True Blood as 'Caroline Bellefleur'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Katherine Helmond was 75+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self - Guest, Self - Guest / Mona Robinson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Katherine Helmond was 71+ in Strong Medicine as 'Cicely Nordeco'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Providence
Providence
Katherine Helmond was 69+ in Providence as 'Rose Bidwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1999
Poster of The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
Katherine Helmond was 69+ in The Wild Thornberrys as 'Dugong (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of Everybody Loves Raymond
Everybody Loves Raymond
Katherine Helmond was 67+ in Everybody Loves Raymond as 'Lois Whelan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story
Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story
Katherine Helmond was 65+ in Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story as 'Hedda Hopper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 21 1995
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Katherine Helmond was 63+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'Connie (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of The Upper Hand
The Upper Hand
Katherine Helmond was 60+ in The Upper Hand as 'Madame Alexandra'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 01 1990
Poster of Coach
Coach
Katherine Helmond was 59+ in Coach as 'Doris Sherman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of Girls On Top
Girls On Top
Katherine Helmond was 56+ in Girls On Top as 'Goldie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 23 1985
Poster of The Comedy Factory
The Comedy Factory
Katherine Helmond was 55+ in The Comedy Factory as 'Mildred Deegan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 21 1985
Poster of Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
Katherine Helmond was 55+ in Who's the Boss? as 'Mona Robinson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Katherine Helmond was 53+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Jack's Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of World War III
World War III
Katherine Helmond was 52+ in World War III as 'Dorothy Longworth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1982
Poster of Benson
Benson
Katherine Helmond was 50+ in Benson as 'Jessica Tate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1979
Poster of Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes
Katherine Helmond was 49+ in Sweepstakes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 26 1979
Poster of Pearl
Pearl
Katherine Helmond was 49+ in Pearl as 'Mrs. Sally Colto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 16 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Katherine Helmond was 48+ in The Love Boat as 'Harriet Darnell Stevens, Vivian Endler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Soap
Soap
Katherine Helmond was 48+ in Soap as 'Jessica Tate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977
Poster of Meeting of Minds
Meeting of Minds
Katherine Helmond was 47+ in Meeting of Minds
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 1977
Poster of Spencer's Pilots
Spencer's Pilots
Katherine Helmond was 47+ in Spencer's Pilots
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1976
Poster of The Bionic Woman
The Bionic Woman
Katherine Helmond was 46+ in The Bionic Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 1976
Poster of Joe Forrester
Joe Forrester
Katherine Helmond was 46+ in Joe Forrester
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Harry O
Harry O
Katherine Helmond was 45+ in Harry O
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of Petrocelli
Petrocelli
Katherine Helmond was 45+ in Petrocelli as 'Nancy Berwick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Katherine Helmond was 44+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Middy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of The Snoop Sisters
The Snoop Sisters
Katherine Helmond was 44+ in The Snoop Sisters as 'Cissy Prine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 19 1973
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Katherine Helmond was 44+ in Adam's Rib as 'Martha Layne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show
Katherine Helmond was 43+ in The Bob Newhart Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Katherine Helmond was 43+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Katherine Helmond was 40+ in Medical Center as 'Rachel Weldman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Katherine Helmond was 38+ in Mannix as ', Mrs. Sylvia Jarrud'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Katherine Helmond was 26+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Katherine Helmond was 26+ in Gunsmoke as 'Ena Spratt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Katherine Helmond was 14+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944