Helen Hayes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 10, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Died | March 17, 1993 (age 92) |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Helen Hayes's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Being the 'First Lady of American Theatre' and one of the first to achieve EGOT status. |
Intro
Helen Hayes was an acclaimed American actress whose career spanned eight decades. Often referred to as the 'First Lady of American Theatre,' she achieved success on Broadway, in film, and on television, earning all four major American entertainment awards: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (making her one of the few EGOT winners).
Early Life & Background
Helen Hayes was born to Catherine Estelle Hayes, an aspiring actress, and Francis van Arnum Brown, a hotel manager. She began stage performances at a young age, encouraged by her mother, and attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'The Sin of Madelon Claudet' (1931)
- Received a second Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 'Airport' (1970)
- Won two Tony Awards for her performances in 'Happy Birthday' (1947) and 'Time Remembered' (1958)
- Won an Emmy Award in 1953
- Received a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album in 1977
- Was one of the first recipients of the EGOT
- The Helen Hayes Theatre in New York was named in her honor
Trivia
- Nicknamed 'The First Lady of American Theatre.'
- Acted in films, television, and on Broadway for over 80 years.
- The annual Helen Hayes Awards, recognizing excellence in theatre, are named after her.
- She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1986.
- Her only child, Mary MacArthur, died of polio at age 19.
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Helen Hayes was born the 10 October 1900.
Washington, D.C., USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About October 10th, 1900, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 10th, 1900 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
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