Helen Lynch
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Helen Lynch | |
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_crop.jpg) Lynch in 1923 | |
| Born | April 6, 1900 Billings, Montana, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, 1965 (aged 64) Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Carroll Nye |
Helen Lynch (April 6, 1900 – March 2, 1965) was an American silent film actress, mainly known for her roles playing gun molls and other morally dubious characters.
Lynch was born on April 6, 1900[1] in Billings, Montana, where she was also raised.[2] When she was one year old, her father died, and Lynch was raised along with her sister, Agnes, by their mother, Christian Fraser.[2]: 77 When she was 9 years old, the family relocated to Hollywood, California, which at the time was a small suburb of Los Angeles situated amongst orchards.[2]: 77-78
After working as a film extra, Lynch was chosen as one of thirteen WAMPAS Baby Stars in 1923.[1][2]: 77 During her career, she was mostly cast in comedies, and often portrayed gun molls and other controversial female characters.[1]
She died in Miami Beach, Florida on March 2, 1965, at the age of 64.[2]: 79 [1]
