Helen Carey
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 13, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Active Years
- 1988–2021 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Helen Carey (Actress).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Source [1]: Born January 13, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Gender: Female. Known for acting. 21 credits.
Source [2]: Actress. Known for Julie & Julia (2009), 21 (2008), and The Pelican Brief (1993). Born 13 January 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Source [3]: American actress. Born 13 January 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Distinguished stage actress who has toured internationally (Ontario, Dublin, Washington, Broadway). Earned a Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for London Assurance (1997). Appeared in Pygmalion and Anthony [text cuts off].
Source [4]: Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring credits.
Source [5]: General biography link (no specific facts provided in snippet).
Name: Helen Carey.
Profession: American actress (stage and film).
Birth Date: January 13, 1944.
Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Stage Career: Distinguished stage actress with international touring experience in locations including Ontario, Dublin, Washington, and Broadway. She has Broadway and Off-Broadway credits.
Awards: Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for London Assurance (1997).
Stage Works: London Assurance (1997), Pygmalion, and Anthony [incomplete].
Film/TV Credits: Julie & Julia (2009), 21 (2008), and The Pelican Brief (1993).
Helen Carey is an American actress born on January 13, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She is a distinguished
Career overview
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Task: Write a career overview of Helen Carey (Acting).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Length: 180-260 words.
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Source [1]: Helen Carey, female, born January 13, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Known for acting. 21 known credits.
Source [2]: Actress. Known for Julie & Julia (2009), 21 (2008), and The Pelican Brief (1993).
Source [3]: American actress. Born January 13, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Distinguished stage actress who has toured internationally (Ontario, Dublin, Washington, Broadway). Earned a Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for London Assurance (1997). Appeared in Pygmalion and Anthony.
Source [4]: Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring credits.
Source [5]: General biography link (no specific facts provided in the snippet).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Life/Background.
Helen Carey is an American actress born on January 13, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She is a distinguished stage actress with a career that includes Broadway, Off-Broadway, and international touring. Her stage work has taken her to locations such as Ontario, Dublin, and Washington.
Paragraph 2: Stage Achievements and Credits.
In the theater, Carey earned a Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for her performance in London Assurance in 1997. Her stage credits also include appearances in Pygmalion and Anthony.
Paragraph 3: Film and Television Credits.
In addition to her stage work, Carey has appeared in film and television productions. She is known for her roles in the film Julie & Julia (2009), the production 21 (2008), and The Pelican Brief (1993).
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Helen Carey is an American actress born on January 13, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She is a distinguished stage actress whose career includes Broadway, Off-Broadway, and international touring credits. Her stage work has included tours in Ontario, Dublin, and Washington.
Carey's theatrical achievements include earning a Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for London Assurance in 1997. She has also appeared in productions such as Pygmalion and Anthony.
Beyond the stage, Carey has worked in film and television. She is recognized for her roles in the 2009 film Julie & Julia, the 2008 production 21, and the 1993 film The Pelican Brief.
Word Count Check:
Draft 1 is approximately 125 words. I need to reach 180-260 words.
Expanding (carefully using only provided facts):
I need to be careful not to hallucinate. I can elaborate on the locations or the nature of her credits if the sources allow, but they are quite sparse.
Let's re-examine the sources.
Source [1] says "Known Credits 21".
Source [3] says "distinguished stage actress who has toured internationally (Ontario, Dublin, Washington, Broadway)".
Source [2] lists Julie & Julia (2009), 21 (2008), and The Pelican Brief (1993).
Revised Draft:
Helen Carey is an American
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Full Filmography
22 titles- The Oresteia (2021) as Nurse/Chorus F
- Political Animals (2012) as French President
- The Next Three Days (2010) as Grace Brennan
- The Good Wife (2009) as Francesca
- Julie & Julia (2009) as Louisette Bertholle
- Wild About Harry (2009) as Mrs. Yates
- 21 (2008) as Ellen Campbell
- Brotherhood (2006) as Peggy Fitzgerald
- Little Children (2006) as Jean
- House (2004) as Judge Helen Davis
- Without a Trace (2002) as Andrea Wilson
- The Emperor's Club (2002) as Miss Johnston
- Black Knight (2001) as The Queen
- Just the Ticket (1998) as Mrs. Bennett, N.Y. Times Food Critic
- The Practice (1997) as Dr. Kobatch
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Maggie Conroy
- The Pelican Brief (1993) as Federal Clerk
- Law & Order (1990) as Charlotte Swan
- Law & Order (1990) as Defense Attorney Charlotte Swan
- Seinfeld (1989) as Mrs. Nyhart
- Snoops (1989) as Alissa Cates
- Hothouse (1988) as Mrs. Austen
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Helen Carey best known for?
Helen Carey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Rickshaw Man (1958), The Next Three Days (2010), The Good Wife (2009), Julie & Julia (2009).
When and where was Helen Carey born?
Helen Carey was born on January 13, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Helen Carey have?
Helen Carey has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2021.
What is Helen Carey's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Helen Carey (Actress). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Born January 13, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, U...
Helen Carey by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- House (2004) as Judge Helen Davis — aged about 60
- Seinfeld (1989) as Mrs. Nyhart — aged about 45
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Maggie Conroy — aged about 49
- The Practice (1997) as Dr. Kobatch — aged about 53
- The Good Wife (2009) as Francesca — aged about 65
- Law & Order (1990) as Charlotte Swan — aged about 46
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