Parrish, Helen (1922–1959)

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Parrish, Helen (1922–1959)

American tv and screen actress. Born Mar 12, 1922, in Columbus, GA; died Feb 22, 1959, in Hollywood, CA; dau. of Laura Parrish (actress); sister of Robert Parrish (director) and Beverly Parrish (actress, 1919–1930); m. Charles Lang (screenwriter), 1942 (div. 1954); m. John Guedel (tv producer), 1956.

Made film debut playing Babe Ruth's daughter in When Babe Comes Home; appeared in Our Gang comedies; other films include The First Command, Mad About Music, Little Tough Guy and Little Tough Guys in Society.