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Published Mar 22, 2026

Katherine Helmond

1929 - 2019

Katherine Helmond  American Actress

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Katherine Helmond was previously married to David Christian (1969 - 2019) and George Martin (1957 - 1962).

About

American Actress Katherine Helmond was born Katherine Marie Helmond on 5th July, 1929 in Galveston, Texas, USA and passed away on 23rd Feb 2019 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 89. She is most remembered for Soap, Who's The Boss. Her zodiac sign is Cancer.

Katherine Helmond was in 7 on-screen matchups, including Harry Morgan in The Love Boat (1977), Dean Butler in Who's the Boss? (1984), Eugene Roche in Soap (1977), Gregory Sierra in Soap (1977) and Robert Culp in Everybody Loves Raymond (1996).

Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married257 years, 2 months31 years, 1 month5 years
Total257 years, 2 months31 years, 1 month5 years

Details

First NameKatherine
Middle NameMarie
Last NameChristian
Maiden NameHelmond
Full Name at BirthKatherine Marie Helmond
Alternative NameKatherine Marie Helmond, Katherine Helmond
Birthday5th July, 1929
BirthplaceGalveston, Texas, USA
Died23rd February, 2019
Place of DeathLos Angeles, California, USA
Cause of DeathAlzheimer's disease
Height5' 2" (157 cm)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorRed
Distinctive FeatureFiery Natural Red Hair
Zodiac SignCancer
SexualityStraight
ReligionRoman Catholic
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
UniversityDirecting, American Film Institute (1983), Bob Jones University
Occupation TextActress, Director
OccupationActress
Claim to FameSoap, Who's The Boss
Year(s) Active1955–present, 1955–2019, 1955–2018
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling)Agency for the Performing Arts L.A.
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Katherine Marie Helmond (July 5, 1929 – February 23, 2019) was an American film, theater, and television actress and director. Over her five decades of television acting, she was known for her starring role as ditzy matriarch Jessica Tate on the sitcom Soap (1977–1981) and her co-starring role as feisty mother Mona Robinson on Who's the Boss? (1984–1992). She also played Doris Sherman on Coach and Lois Whelan (the mother of Debra Barone) on Everybody Loves Raymond. She also appeared as a guest on several talk and variety shows.

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