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Helena E Humann 1942 - 1994

Helena Enize Humann of Dallas, Dallas County, TX was born on February 8, 1942, and died at age 52 years old on December 14, 1994 in University Park. Helena Humann was buried at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas.

Helena Enize Humann
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Dallas, Dallas County, TX 75205
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February 8, 1942
Texas, United States
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December 14, 1994
University Park, Dallas County, Texas, United States
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  • Introduction

    Helena Enize Humann was born to Walter Christoph Humann (1894 - 1961) and Lois Hettie Smith (1909 - 1970). Her father was born in Germany and her mother was born in Texas. She had one brother. An actress, Helena Humann appeared in numerous films, commercials, and television shows. Helena never married, nor did she have children. See Helena E Humann: Obituary.
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    February 8, 1942
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Helena was Caucasian of German heritage on her paternal line. Her father was born in Germany and her mother was born in Texas.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Born and raised in Texas, Helena was an actress whose job took her all over. She died after a long illness in University Park, Texas at the age of 52. She is buried in Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas.

  • Early Life & Education

    Helena attended Texas Lutheran College and was given an outstanding achievement award in the fine arts department.

  • Professional Career

    Helena was an actress, best known for her role as "Peach" in "Lonesome Dove" and the Mother Superior in the comedy film "Problem Child". Her first role was in the 1971 hit "The Last Picture Show" and she went on to appear in commercials, television shows, and films as well as stage productions. On stage, she worked with Vincent Price, Mercedes McCambridge, Herschel Bernardi, and Van Johnson.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Helena never married, nor did she have children.
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  • Obituary

    Helena Enize Humann, 52, actress DALLAS (AP) - Helena Enize Humann, an actress who drew praise for her role as the bossy "Peach" in the 1989 TV miniseries "Lonesome Dove," died Tuesday after a long illness. She was 52. Humann recently played Mother Superior in the comedy movie "Problem Child". She got her start in films playing the town tart, Jimmy Sue, in "The Last Picture Show" in 1971. She also appeared in numerous commercials and film productions including "Tender Mercies" and the award-winning PBS show, "Who Built This Place?' In the original CBS "Lonesome Dove," Humann portrayed a fesity widown who was the sister-in-law of Sheriff July Johnson. Peach badgered the Arkansas lawman into going after her husband's killer. Onstage, she worked with some of the biggest names in show business including Vincent Price, Mercedes McCambridge, Herschel Bernardi and Van Johnson. - The Naples Daily News (Naples, Florida) Sunday, December 18, 1994 on page 2.
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In 1942, in the year that Helena E Humann was born, from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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In 1955, when she was only 13 years old, in January, President Eisenhower sent direct aid to South Vietnam. In February, U.S. advisors were sent to train troops.
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Humann, Otillia (Dec 27, 1893 - Oct 1985) Humann, Dawn (Feb 9, 1945 - Aug 23, 2000) Humann, Rena (Feb 22, 1894 - Jul 1982) Humann, John (Aug 25, 1926 - May 8, 2010) Humann, August (May 28, 1893 - Apr 1968) Humann, Edward (Jan 21, 1913 - Jun 5, 2004) Humann, George (Nov 27, 1907 - Mar 1950) Humann, Edward (Dec 24, 1898 - Sep 1983) Humann, Ann (Nov 9, 1905 - Jul 19, 1997) Humann, Ida (Nov 12, 1893 - May 1982)
Humann, Stella (Nov 6, 1911 - Jul 30, 1995) Humann, George (Feb 20, 1910 - Aug 3, 1999) Humann, John (Jul 28, 1904 - Jun 25, 1990) Humann, Florence (Aug 13, 1896 - Aug 24, 1989) Humann, Mary (Jan 31, 1890 - Apr 1983) Humann, Anna (Sep 6, 1892 - Jan 1983) Humann, August (Feb 2, 1896 - Sep 1978) Humann Sr, Francis (Jan 4, 1880 - Sep 1974) Humann, John (Jun 19, 1936 - Dec 21, 1988) Humann, Raymond (Jun 29, 1892 - Jan 1977)
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