Background
Helmore was born in London, England and died in Longboat Key, Florida, United States of America. Helmore worked in his father"s accounting firm while working as an extra in films.
Helmore was born in London, England and died in Longboat Key, Florida, United States of America. Helmore worked in his father"s accounting firm while working as an extra in films.
He appeared in more than 50 films between 1927 and 1972, including three directed by Alfred Hitchcock. He subsequently pursued acting as a career, working predominantly on the stage, and later on Broadway, which led to Helmore"s Hollywood career. In British and American films, Helmore was employed as a dapper, comedic actor, even if he is best known for his role as the villain Gavin Elster in Vertigo.