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Helen Hughes (actress)
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Helen Hughes (January 8, 1918 - April 3, 2018) was an American-Canadian actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film.[1]
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Biography
Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania,[1] Hughes did some acting while attending college; however, her undergraduate degree (from Indiana State Teacher's College, class of 1940[2][3]) and her graduate study (at Penn State) both focused on teaching art.[4]
She became a permanent resident of Canada in 1972. Her move resulted from acting opportunities, when she performed in 10 weeks of summer theatre in Canada. "I discovered that I loved Canada", she said.[5] A contributing factor in the decision was that her marriage had broken up. With her children grown, she felt free to make a change.[6]
Hughes was nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award in 1986. She made her last appearance at age 96, as a guest actress in the TV series Sensitive Skin.[7]
In 1980, Hughes starred in The 75th at the Lunchbox Theatre. in Alberta, Canada.[8]
At the 10th Genie Awards in 1989, she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film Martha, Ruth and Edie.[9]
Hughes also made TV commercials for American Express, Anacin,[4] and one for Heinz ketchup that ran for about three years.[6]
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Death
On April 3, 2018, Hughes died in Toronto, Ontario, at age 100.[1]
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