Tom Helmore

Tom Helmore (4 January 1904 – 12 September 1995) was an English film actor.[1] He appeared in more than 50 films between 1927 and 1972, including three directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

This article is about the twentieth century film actor. For the nineteenth century musician, see Thomas Helmore.
Tom Helmore
Born(1904-01-04)4 January 1904
London, England
Died12 September 1995(1995-09-12) (aged 91)
Longboat Key, Florida, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1927–1972
Spouse(s)
Evelyn Hope
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(m. 1931; div. 1945)​

Mary Drayton
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(m. 1945; died 1994)​
Children1

Helmore was born in London, England and died in Longboat Key, Florida, USA. Helmore worked in his father's accounting firm while working as an extra in films. He subsequently pursued acting as a career, working predominantly on the stage, and later on Broadway, which led to Helmore's Hollywood career.

In British and American films, Helmore was mostly employed as a dapper, comedic actor, even if he is best known for his role as the villain Gavin Elster in Vertigo.

Partial filmography

References
  1. "Tom Helmore". British Film Institute. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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