Robert Helpmann
Biography
Robert Helpmann works in acting. Born April 9, 1909 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. Died September 28, 1986. Archytele tracks 31 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- The Tales of Helpmann (1990) as Himself
- The Margot Fonteyn Story (1989) as Robert Helpmann
- Don Quixote of La Mancha (1987) as Don Quixote (voice)
- That's Dancing! (1985) as From 'The Red Shoes' (archive footage)
- Second Time Lucky (1984) as The Devil
- Parkinson In Australia (1979) as Self
- Patrick (1978) as Dr. Roget
- Puzzle (1978) as Shepherd
- The Mango Tree (1977) as Professor
- Don Quixote (1973) as Don Quixote
- Don Quixote (1973) Director
- Don Quixote (1973) Choreographer
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972) as The Mad Hatter
- Cinderella (1970) as Ugly Stepsister
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) as Child Catcher
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- The Quiller Memorandum (1966) as Weng
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Fouche
- 55 Days at Peking (1963) as Prince Tuan
- Swan Lake (1963) Producer
- The Big Money (1958) as The Reverend
- Theatre Night (1957) as Georges de Valera
- The Iron Petticoat (1956) as Ivan Kropotkin
- The Tales of Hoffmann (1951) as Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
- The Red Shoes (1948) as Ivan Boleslawsky
- The Red Shoes (1948) Choreographer
- Steps of the Ballet (1948)
- Caravan (1946) as Wycroft
- Henry V (1944) as Bishop of Ely
- One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942) as De Jong
- Television Demonstration Film (1937)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Helpmann best known for?
Robert Helpmann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Parkinson In Australia (1979), Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Omnibus (1967).
When and where was Robert Helpmann born?
Robert Helpmann was born on April 9, 1909 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. They passed away on September 28, 1986.
How many credits does Robert Helpmann have?
Robert Helpmann has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1990.
What is Robert Helpmann's background in cinema and television?
Sir Robert Helpmann CBE (9 April 1909 – 28 September 1986) was an Australian dancer, film actor, theatre director and choreographer. A protege of Pavlova and Fonteyn’s first partner.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Red Shoes (1948) as Ivan Boleslawsky — aged about 39
- Omnibus (1967) as Self — aged about 58
- The Tales of Hoffmann (1951) as Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle — aged about 42
- 55 Days at Peking (1963) as Prince Tuan — aged about 54
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) as Child Catcher — aged about 59
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972) as The Mad Hatter — aged about 63
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