Updated Feb 16, 2026
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(Thursday)
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Spouse
Edmund Cobb (1914-1925)
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Μαρίᾱ)
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Helen Hayes: American actress (1893-1932).
Born (age 132).
AWARDS (4)
G
Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
1971
WON
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Grammy Awards
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Awards
WON
G
Tony Awards
WON
Biography
Helen Hayes MacArthur (née Brown; October 10, 1900 – March 17, 1993) was an American actress. Often referred to as the "First Lady of American Theatre", she was the second person and first woman to win the EGOT (an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award), and the first person to win the Triple Crown of Acting. Hayes also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor, from President Ronald Reagan in 1986. In 1988, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts. The annual Helen Hayes Awards, which have recognized excellence in professional theatre in greater Washington, D.C., since 1984, are her namesake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Helen Hayes?
Helen Hayes is 132 years old, born on .
Where can I find more information about Helen Hayes?
You can find more about Helen Hayes on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
