Helena Kallianiotes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 24, 1938 in Athens, Greece
- Age
- 88
- Active Years
- 1968–2016 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
Helena Kallianiotes is a Greek-American film actress born in Athens, Greece, on March 24, 1938. She moved to the United States at age 10 and resided in Boston, Massachusetts. At age 16, she began performing as a belly dancer in Boston nightclubs, and in 1958, she began working as a belly dancer across the United States. Throughout her career, she has accumulated 16 known acting credits. In 1973, she received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her performance as the character Jackie Burdette in the film Kansas City Bomber. She is also recognized for her role in the film Five Easy Pieces.
Career overview
Helena Kallianiotes is a Greek-born American film actress who was born on March 24, 1938, in Athens, Greece. At the age of 10, she immigrated to the United States and resided in Boston, Massachusetts. By the age of 16, she began working as a belly dancer in Boston nightclubs. In 1958, she departed Boston to pursue a career as a belly dancer across the United States.
Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, Kallianiotes has been credited with 16 acting roles. She gained critical recognition for her performance as Jackie Burdette in the film Kansas City Bomber. This role earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture in 1973. She is also known for her work in the film Five Easy Pieces.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- Star (2016) as Maggie
- Catchfire (1990) as Grace Carelli
- Pinocchio (1984) as Gina
- Eureka (1983) as Frieda
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Gina
- Renaldo and Clara (1978) as Helena
- Stay Hungry (1976) as Anita
- The Passover Plot (1976) as A Visionary Woman
- The Drowning Pool (1975) as Elaine Reavis
- Shanks (1974) as Mata Hari
- Kansas City Bomber (1972) as Jackie Burdette
- Five Easy Pieces (1970) as Palm Apodaca
- The Baby Maker (1970) as Wanda
- Easy Rider (1969) as Woman in Commune (uncredited)
- Head (1968) as Belly Dancer (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Helena Kallianiotes best known for?
Helena Kallianiotes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Star (2016), Catchfire (1990), Pinocchio (1984), Eureka (1983).
When and where was Helena Kallianiotes born?
Helena Kallianiotes was born on March 24, 1938 in Athens, Greece.
How many credits does Helena Kallianiotes have?
Helena Kallianiotes has 15 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1968 and 2016.
What is Helena Kallianiotes's background in cinema and television?
Helena Kallianiotes is a Greek-American film actress born in Athens, Greece, on March 24, 1938. She moved to the United States at age 10 and resided in Boston, Massachusetts. At age 16, she began performing as a belly dancer in Boston nightclubs, and in 1958, she began working as a belly dancer across the United States...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Gina — aged about 44
- Star (2016) as Maggie — aged about 78
- Five Easy Pieces (1970) as Palm Apodaca — aged about 32
- Easy Rider (1969) as Woman in Commune (uncredited) — aged about 31
- The Drowning Pool (1975) as Elaine Reavis — aged about 37
- Head (1968) as Belly Dancer (uncredited) — aged about 30
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