Helen Ferguson
Helen Ferguson (born July 23, 1900 - other sources: 1901 - in Decatur , Illinois , † March 14, 1977 in Clearwater , Florida ) was an American actress of the silent and early talkies era . She later became a well-known publicist and press agent.
Life
Helen Ferguson probably began her career as a contract actress with Essany Pictures as early as 1913. However, appearances are only confirmed for the year 1917. In 1920 she switched to Fox Film Corporation , where she quickly rose to become a well-known actress. In 1922, Helen Ferguson was one of the first actresses to be voted one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars .
However, her further development came to a standstill and in 1933 she withdrew completely from acting to start a second career as a publicist and press agent. Within a few years she could already count among her clients such well-known names as Henry Fonda , Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor . She was also friends with her client Loretta Young for decades.
Helen Ferguson has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6153 Hollywood Boulevard.
Filmography (selection)
- 1917: Max Wants a Divorce
- 1917: Filling His Own Shoes
- 1920: The Romance Promoters
- 1921: Straight from the Shoulder
- 1922: The Crusader
- 1924: Why Get Married?
- 1925: The Scarlet West
- 1927: Taxi! Taxi!
- 1927: Rin-Tin-Tin and the Gold Miners ( Jaws of Steel )
- 1929: In Old California
Web links
- Helen Ferguson in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ferguson, Helen |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American actress and press agent |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 23, 1900 or July 23, 1901 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Decatur , Illinois , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 14, 1977 |
| Place of death | Clearwater , Florida , United States |