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Helen Cooper

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Helen Cooper appears in Night of the Living Dead (1968), portrayed by Marilyn Eastman. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.

Film guide · 1 film · 1968 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Helen Cooper on screen

One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.

Film guide · 1 film · 1968Main sequence runtime: 1h 36m
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    1968 · 1h 36m

    Portrayed by Marilyn Eastman · screen performance

    Marilyn Eastman's portrayal of Helen Cooper in Night of the Living Dead gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.

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THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Helen Cooper?

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Marilyn Eastman portraitMarilyn Eastmanscreen performance

Marilyn Eastman plays Helen Cooper in Night of the Living Dead.

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WHY THE CHARACTER WORKS

What defines Helen Cooper

Marilyn Eastman’s performance in Night of the Living Dead is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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KEEP EXPLORING

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