Helena Carter

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Not to be confused with English actress, Helena Bonham Carter.

Helena Carter (24 August 1923–11 January 2000) was an American film actress in the 1940's and 1950's.

Carter was born Helen Rickerts in New York City, and her family was of Irish descent. She first studied at Columbia University, studying for a teaching degree. During this period she worked as a fashion model, which led to her becoming a cover girl. She was offered a film acting contract by producer Leonard Goldstein, which led to a brief acting career. Her first film role was Time Out of Mind in 1947, which starred Ella Raines, Eddie Albert, and Phyllis Calvert. From 1947 to 1953 she would appear in thirteen films, during which time she also worked as a model.

One of her most recognizable film roles was opposite Randolph Scott in the 1951 western Fort Worth. Her last film role was in 1953 when she starred in the sci-fi thriller Invaders from Mars. She married twice, the first of which ended in divorce. Her second marriage was to Michael Meshekoff, with whom she would remain until his death. She was living in Culver City, California at the time of her death on January 11th, 2000.