Walker, Helen (1920–1968)

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Walker, Helen (1920–1968)

American actress. Born July 17, 1920, in Worcester, MA; died Mar 10, 1968, in North Hollywood, CA; married twice, div. twice.

Appeared on Broadway; co-starred in film debut with Alan Ladd in Lucky Jordan; other films include Brewster's Millions, Cluny Brown, Call Northside 777, Impact, Duffy's Tavern, Murder He Says and Nightmare Alley; suffered from ill health after a serious auto accident (1946), which curtailed her career and eventually forced her retirement (1955).

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