Helen Wright | |
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 Helen Wright in 1910 | |
| Born | Helen Dyer Boyd November 19, 1868 St. Paul, Minnesota, USA |
| Died | March 24, 1928 (aged 59) California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1915–1930 |
| Known for | A Stranger from Somewhere (1916) |
Helen Wright (born Helen Boyd) was an American character actress who appeared on the stage and screen during Hollywood's silent era. [1] She spent most of her career under contract at Universal. [2]
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