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Katherine Helmond Biography (1934-)

Full name, Catherine Marie Helmond; born July 5, 1934, in Galveston, TX; daughter of Patrick Joseph and Thelma Louise (a poet; maiden name, Malone) Helmond; married and divorced first husband; married David Christian (a set designer and sculptor), June 1971. Addresses: Contact: 2035 Davies Way, Los Angeles, CA 90046.

Nationality

American

Gender

Female

Occupation

Actress, director

Birth Details

July 5, 1934

Galveston, Texas, United States

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Television Appearances
• Series
• Jessica Tate, Soap, ABC, 1977-1981
• Mona Robinson, Who's the Boss?, ABC, 1984-1992
• Aunt Minerva, The Elvira Show, 1993
• Doris Elizabeth Sherman, a recurring role, Coach, ABC, 1995-1997
• Miniseries
• Sally Colton, Pearl, ABC, 1978
• Dorothy Longworth, World War III, NBC, 1982
• Emma Carr, Grass Roots, NBC, 1992
• Hedda Hopper, Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story (also known as Destiny), NBC, 1995
• Movies
• Lady at house, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, CBS, 1974
• Libby Opel, Dr. Max, CBS, 1974
• Maureen Whitten, Larry, CBS, 1974
• Claire Fletcher, Locusts, ABC, 1974
• Mrs. Little, Cage without a Key, CBS, 1975
• Mrs. Bittner, The Family Nobody Wanted, ABC, 1975
• Nurse Katherine Gunther, The First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant, ABC, 1975
• Emma Borden, The Legend of Lizzie Borden, ABC, 1975
• Claire Folger, James Dean (also known as The Legend), NBC,1976
• Mattie Riley, Wanted: The Sundance Woman (also known as Mrs. Sundance Rides Again), ABC, 1975
• Miss Colby, Little Ladies of the Night (also known as Diamond Alley), ABC, 1977
• Vera Lesser, Getting Married (also known as Honeymoon Hotel), CBS, 1978
• Elaine Thurston, Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker, ABC, 1979
• Pearl Barlett, Scout's Honor, NBC, 1980
• Frances Clooney, Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story (also known asRosie), CBS, 1982
• Carol's mother, The Love Boat: The Shipshape Cruise, ABC, 1986
• Agent, Save the Dog!, The Disney Channel, 1988
• Barbara Patterson, When Will I Be Loved?, NBC, 1990
• Geena Milner, Deceptions: A Mother's Secret (also known as TellMe No Lies), NBC, 1991
• Farm woman, The Perfect Tribute, ABC, 1991
• Maude Marley, Ms. Scrooge, USA Network, 1997
• Shatzie, How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale (also knownas How to Marry a Billionaire), Fox, 2000
• Mrs. McBride, The Perfect Nanny, USA Network, 2000
• Queen Carlotta, Mr. St. Nick, ABC, 2002
• Specials
• The Pat Boone and Family Easter Special, ABC, 1979
• The Love Boat Fall Preview Party, ABC, 1984
• Texas 150: A Celebration Special, ABC, 1986
• Mrs. Gertrude Mutterance, Christmas Snow, NBC, 1986
• Sea World's All-Star, Lone Star Celebration (also known as SeaWorld Comes to Texas), CBS, 1988
• Wax Cracks Hollywood, HBO, 1993
• Awards Presentations
• The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards, TBS, 1990
• Pilots
• Liz Cunningham, "The Other Woman," ABC's Matinee Today, ABC, 1973
• The Blue Knight, CBS, 1975
• Irene Allman, People Like Us, NBC, 1976
• Bea Winchell Bliss, For Lovers Only, ABC, 1982
• Queen Mary Ella, Fit for a King, NBC, 1982
• Mildred Deegan, Side by Side, ABC, 1984
• Millie Rosen, Not in Front of the Kids, ABC, 1984
• Aunt Minerva, Elvira, CBS, 1993
• Episodic
• "Je t'adore Muldoon," Car 54, Where Are You?, NBC, 1962
• Ena Spratt, "The Judgment," Gunsmoke, CBS, 1972
• "The Jug-Marker," The FBI, ABC, 1972
• Dr. Webster, "I'm Okay, You're Okay, So What's Wrong?," The Bob Newhart Show, CBS, 1973
• "Murder," Adam's Rib, 1973
• "Rage to Kill," Mannix, CBS, 1974
• "A Black Day for Bluebeard," The Snoop Sisters, NBC, 1974
• "A Fine Day for Dying," Mannix, CBS, 1974
• Molly Phillips, "The Old Neighborhood," The Rookies, ABC, 1974
• "Heel of the Tyrant," Medical Center, 1974
• Edna Morrison, "The Orchid Killer," Barnaby Jones, CBS, 1975
• Anne Kershaw, "Portrait of a Murder," Harry O, ABC, 1975
• Joyce Lanson, "Death Lady," The Rookies, 1975
• Middy, "The White Lightning War," The Six Million Dollar Man, ABC,1975
• "The Cop Killer," The Blue Knight, CBS, 1976
• "Pressure Point," Joe Forrester, NBC, 1976
• Aunt Sara, "Liza's Pioneer Diary," Visions, PBS, 1976
• "The Explosives," Spencer's Pilots, CBS, 1976
• Nancy Berwick, "Shadow of a Doubt," Petrocelli, 1976
• "Sister of Death," Barnaby Jones, CBS, 1977
• Dr. Harkens, "Deadly Ringer: Parts 1 & 2," The Bionic Woman, ABC, 1977
• Emily Dickinson, "Emily Dickinson/Attila the Hun/Charles Darwin/Galileo:Parts 1 & 2," Meeting of the Minds, PBS, 1977
• Jessica Tate, "Jessica," Benson, ABC, 1979
• Vivian, "The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife: Parts 1 & 2," The Love Boat, ABC, 1981
• Jack's mother, "Jack and the Beanstalk," Faerie Tale Theatre (alsoknown as Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre), Showtime, 1983
• Jessica Tate, "God, I Need This Job," Benson, ABC, 1983
• "The Big Switch," Fantasy Island, ABC, 1983
• Goldie DuPont, "Mr. Yummie Brownie," Girls on Top, Central TV-Witzend, 1986
• Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, syndicated, 1988
• Attitudes, Lifetime, 1988
• Later with Bob Costas, NBC, 1988
• "Bankrupt," Shortstories, Arts and Entertainment, 1988
• The Pat Sajak Show, CBS, 1989
• CBS This Morning, CBS, 1989
• Herself, The Full Wax, 1991
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, CBS, 1991
• Connie Stromwell, "It's Never Too Late," Batman: The Animated Series, Fox, 1992
• Herself, The Full Wax, 1993
• Madame Alexander, "Tunnel of Love, The Upper Hand, Central Independent TV, 1993
• Lois Whalen, "In-Laws," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 1996
• Lois Whalen, "Turkey or Fish," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 1996
• Lois, "The Wedding: Parts 1 & 2," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 1998
• Lois, "The Visit," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 1998
• Lois, "The Toaster," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 1998
• Voice of Dugong, "Reef Grief," The Wild Thornberrys (animated), Nickelodeon, 1999
• Lois, "The Christmas Picture," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 1999
• Rose Bidwell, "Thank You, Providence: Parts 1 & 2," Providence, NBC, 1999
• "BRCA2," Strong Medicine, Lifetime, 2000
• Lois, "The Tenth Anniversary," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 2000
• Lois, "Fighting In-Laws," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 2000
• Lois, "Separation," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 2001
• Lois, "Older Women," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 2001
• Herself, "Who's the Boss?," TV Tales, 2002
• Lois, "Call Me Mom," Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 2002
• Also appeared as narrator, Sex and the Silver Screen, Showtime; voice, Adventures from the Book of Virtues; Maxine, Fast Forward;in Sweepstakes, NBC; The Di Palma Forum at UNLV, PBS; DeanMartin Celebrity Roast.
• Television Director
• Episodic
• "Full Court Press," Benson, ABC, 1983
• (With Gail L. Bergmann) "Tony the Nanny," Who's the Boss?, ABC, 1985
• "Bankrupt," Shortstories, 1988
• Film Appearances
• Saleslady, Believe in Me, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1971
• Marilyn Mead, The Hospital, United Artists, 1971
• Mrs. Mildred Breslau, The Hindenburg, Universal, 1975
• Mrs. Hudkins, Baby Blue Marine, Columbia, 1976
• Mrs. Maloney, Family Plot, Universal, 1976
• Mrs. Ogre, Time Bandits, Avco-Embassy, 1981
• Ida Lowry, Brazil, Universal, 1985
• Edith Mintz, Overboard, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Universal, 1987
• Lady Constance Landau, Shadey, Skouras, 1987
• Amanda, Lady in White (also known as The Mystery of the Lady inWhite), Vista, 1988
• Honor Zetterland, Inside Monkey Zetterland (also known as Monkey Zetterland), IRS Releasing, 1993
• Mildred Schwartz, Amore!, 1993
• Dr. Pamela Schilling, The Spy Within (also known as Flight of the Dove), Tanglewood Entertainment, 1995
• Reservations clerk, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Universal, 1998
• Mrs. Ford, Living in Fear, World International Network, 2001
• Crazy Cora Wilkens, Big Paw: Beethoven, 2003
• Stage Appearances
• Bananas, House of Blue Leaves, New York City, 1971
• The Great God Brown, New York City, 1973
• Quatermaine's Terms, San Francisco, CA, 1984
• Sarah in America (one-woman show), Pasadena Playhouse, Hollywood,CA, 1989
• Mixed Emotions, John Golden Theatre, New York City, 1993
• Thelma Cates, Night, Mother, Orpheum Theatre, Foxborough, MA, 1998
• The Vagina Monologues, 2001
• Also appeared in Stage Door, Community Theatre, Galveston, TX; Orpheus Descending, New York City; Steel Magnolias, New Theatre; The Madwoman of Chaillot, Williamstown.
• RECORDINGS
• Video Games
• Ma Cavello, Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair, Microsoft, 1996