Helen Westcott was born into a show business family in Los Angeles, California on January 1, 1928. Her father, Gordon Westcott, was a Warner Bros. actor who appeared in films with Bette Davis, Joe E. Brown, and other stars of the day. At the age of 4, Helen began performing on stage with her mother, a vaudevillian musician. After her father's death at age 31, Helen was able to get roles in films such as Thunder Over Texas (1934) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935). She returned to films in the late 1940s and appeared in lead and second lead roles in films such as The Gunfighter (1950), Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953), and God's Little Acre (1958). She also appeared in TV shows such as Perry Mason (1957), Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958), Bonanza (1959), and M Squad (1957). In the 1970s, she continued to appear in films and TV, and also performed in plays with the Stage Society. Helen Westcott died of cancer on March 17, 1998 at the age of 70, with no reported survivors.
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Don Gordon (m. 1948; div. 1953)
Joseph Johnson-Smith (1975–1981; his death)
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Gordon Westcott
Hazel Beth McArthur
💰 Net worth: $700,000 (2024)
Helen Westcott, a renowned actress and soundtrack artist based in the United States, has an estimated net worth of $700,000 as of 2024. Westcott has graced the entertainment industry with her exceptional talent, captivating audiences through her powerful performances on screen. Whether it be her impeccable acting skills or her contributions to soundtracks, Westcott's versatility has earned her a significant fortune. Her dedication and passion for her craft have solidified her position as a respected figure in the world of acting, ensuring her continued success and wealth in the years to come.
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Biography/Timeline
1935
Born Myrthas Helen Hickman, she was the daughter of singer Hazel Beth McArthur and Warner Bros. studio actor Gordon Westcott who died when Helen was 7 years old, in 1935. She attended Los Angeles City College.
1948
Westcott wed actor Don Gordon on February 18, 1948. In 1950, they had a daughter, Jennifer. They were divorced in 1953.
1950
Westcott moved from the big screen to television roles in the late 1950s. In 1958 she appeared on Perry Mason as murderer Marcia Greeley in "The Case of the Haunted Husband." She also made guest appearances on Bonanza, The Twilight Zone and Wanted Dead Or Alive.
1958
Westcott also appeared on the stage later in her career, as well as in films including Anthony Mann's God's Little Acre in 1958.
1998
Westcott died of cancer in Edmonds, Washington on March 17, 1998. Her body was cremated.