| Helen Gallagher | |
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Birthdate |
July 19, 1926 |
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Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA |
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Occupation |
Actress |
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Years Active |
1979-1998 |
Helen Gallagher's daytime career began in 1979 when she joined Ryan's Hope as Maeve Ryan. Gallagher played the role though out Ryan's Hope fourteen year run before cancellation. In 1989, after RH cancellation, Gallagher played Hannah Tuttle on Another World and in the early 1990's played a nurse on All My Children. until mid 1990's when she left the show and departed. Gallagher's last onscreen acting credit was in 1997 on One Life to Live as Maude Boylan. Gallagher' has an extensive theatre career that has awarded her with two Tony Awards. Gallaghers last theatre credit was 2000's 70, Girls, 70.
Personal Life[]
Helen Gallagher was married to Frank Wise from 1956 to 1972.
Soapography[]
- Maeve Ryan on Ryan's Hope (1979-1989)
- Hannah Tuttle on Another World (1989)
- Nurse Harris on All My Children (early 1990's-mid 1990's)
- Dr. Maude Boylan on One Life to Live (late 1990's)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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| 1976 | Actress | Maeve Ryan, Ryan's Hope | W |
| 1977 | Actress | Maeve Ryan, Ryan's Hope | W |
| 1979 | Lead Actress | Maeve Ryan, Ryan's Hope | N |
| 1981 | Lead Actress | Maeve Ryan, Ryan's Hope | N |
| 1988 | Lead Actress | Maeve Ryan, Ryan's Hope | W |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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| 1986 | Outstanding Supporting Actress - Daytime | Maeve Ryan, Ryan's Hope | N |
Tony Awards
| Year | Category | Play/Musical | W/N |
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| 1952 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Pal Joey | W |
| 1966 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Sweet Charity | N |
| 1971 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | No, No, Nanette | W |
| Preceded by Susan Flannery (1975) Kim Zimmer (1987) |
Lead Actress Winner 1976, 1977, 1988 |
Succeeded by Laurie Heineman (1978); Marcy Walker (1989) |