Helen Hanft

Biography

Helen Hanft was a talented American actress born in the Bronx on April 4, 1934, to a family of Jewish heritage. She began her theatrical career in the early 1960s, quickly gaining recognition for her comedic performances at Off-Off-Broadway venues like La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club and Caffe Cino. Notable roles include eccentric characters in plays by Tom Eyen, such as "My Next Husband Will Be a Beauty!" and "Why Hanna's Skirt Won't Stay Down".