Helen Gallagher
Actress and singer in Broadway musicals
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Died
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Started a career in entertainment with performances in Broadway musicals. Received acclaim for roles in 'Pippin' and 'Six Degrees of Separation'. Performed in television series such as 'Ryan's Hope'. Honored with awards, including two Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Contributed to the arts as a singer and dancer over several decades.
Won Tony Award for 'Pippin'
Appeared in 'Ryan's Hope'
Won Tony Award for 'The Great God Brown'
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