Katherine Helmond Wiki Bio, husband David Christian. Dead or Alive?

• Katherine Helmond is a prominent Hollywood veteran, who gained fame through her long-term role of Jessica Tate in the TV drama series “Soap” from 1977 to 1981
• She is nearing her 90th birthday and is still active in the industry; her most recent appearance was as Betty Burns in the film “Frank and Ava” in 2018
• She has had several notable roles and awards, including a Golden Globe Award for "Soap" and another for "Who's the Boss?"
• Katherine is married to her second husband David Christian, and they don't have children
• She stands at 5ft 2ins and weighs approximately 120lbs.

Who is Katherine Helmond?

One of the Hollywood veterans, Katherine gained fame through her long-term role of Jessica Tate in the TV drama series “Soap”, which lasted from 1977 to 1981. Since then, she has had several other notable roles, including as Mona Robinson in the TV series “Who’s the Boss?”, from 1984 to 1992, among many other differing appearances.

So, do you want to find out more about this prominent actress, from her early years to most recent career endeavors, including her personal life as well? If yes, then stay with us for a while as we bring you closer to Katherine Helmond.

Is Katherine Helmond dead or alive?

Katherine is nearing her 90th birthday, and is still active in the industry; her most recent appearance was as Betty Burns in the film “Frank and Ava” in 2018. She hasn’t experienced any major health problems, and is apparently enjoying her life with her second husband, David Christian. She resides in Los Angeles, California, though she and her husband own homes in New York, Long Island, and London, England.

Katherine Helmond Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education

Katherine Marie Helmond was born on the 5th July 1929, in Galveston, Texas USA, and is the daughter of Joseph P. Helmond and his wife Thelma. She grew up in a rather religious household, and was raised as a Roman Catholic. She went to Ball High School, from which she matriculated in 1947, then enrolled at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, but did not finish her studies, later enrolling at Texas University where she studied acting, and obtained a degree in Theatre.

Katherine Helmond

Career Beginnings

Following her graduation, Katherine moved to New York, where she would start her career on the stage, making a slow transition to the screen. One of her many theater appearances was in the Broadway play “The Great God Brown”, for which she earned a Tony Award nomination. Throughout the ‘70s, Katherine made a number of appearances in TV series and films, but didn’t have much success until 1977, when she was chosen for the part of Jessica Tate in the TV drama series “Soap” (1977-1981), which became quite popular, and with it Katherine’s name started becoming better known. While starring in the show, she also worked on other projects, including the television film “Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker” (1979), among others. Her efforts on “Soap” were awarded in 1981 when she won a Golden Globe Award.

Rise to Prominence

Katherine gradually  became more successful and it was in 1984 that she was cast in her most prominent role until then, as Mona Robinson in the sitcom “Who’s the Boss?”. The show ran until 1992, during which time, Katherine featured in all 196 episodes and won her second Golden Globe Award. During the ‘80s, Katherine enjoyed her most profitable years, starring in a number of films in addition to her long-term role in the highly appraised show. Some of the most successful projects on which she worked include the Academy Award-nominated sci-fi drama film “Brazil” (1985), then the Primetime Emmy Award-winning Christmas drama film “Christmas Snow” (1986), in which she starred next to Sid Caesar and Melissa Joan Hart, and a notable role in the fantasy horror film “Lady in White” (1988), all of which made her extremely popular.

With the start of the ‘90s, Katherine continued where she left off, and made a number of other successful appearances. She was the star of the comedy film “Inside Monkey Zetterland” in 1992, and in 1997 featured in the television fantasy drama film “Ms. Scrooge” (1997), and the following year appeared in the award-winning adventure film “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”.

2000s and Recent Career

Since the start of the 2000s, Katherine has slowly withdrawn from active pursuit of new roles, though she has still secured some notable roles, and nearing her 90th birthday is still active; she was Mrs. Ford in the mystery thriller film “Living in Fear” in 2001, then Roxie Famosa in the film “A Grandpa for Christmas” (2007), and Irene Longfellow in the thriller-drama film “Collaborator” in 2011. She has also tried herself as a voice actress, and has lent her voice to Lizzie in the “Cars” animated film franchise, and has recently featured in the third installment of the popular film series, along with the appearance in the biopic about Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, entitled “Frank and Ava” (2018), in which she portrayed Betty Burns.

Katherine Helmond Net Worth

Since launching her career, Katherine has featured in over 100 film and TV titles, all of which have contributed to her wealth. So, have you ever wondered how rich Katherine Helmond is, as of early 2019? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Helmond’s career is as high as $5 million, which is quite impressive, don’t you agree?

Katherine Helmond Personal Life, Marriage, Husband David Christian, Children

What do you know about Katherine when it comes to her personal endeavors? Well, she hasn’t been very open in sharing details from her daily life, but we have still managed to discover some interesting information.

Katherine was married to George N. Marti from 1959 until 1962. After the divorce, she soon met David Christian with whom she started a romantic relationship. The couple married in 1969 and since then have enjoyed their life together. The two don’t have children.

Katherine Helmond Height, Weight, and Body Measurements

Do you know how tall Katherine is, and how much she weighs? Well, Katherine stands at 5ft 2ins, which is equal to 1.57m while she weighs approximately 120lbs or 55kg. Her vital statistics are 33-26-32 inches, and she has green eyes and natural red hair. She is also recognized for her deep and sultry voice.

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