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- Helen Wood was born on June 4, 1917 in Clarksville, Tennessee, USA. She was an actress, known for Charlie Chan at the Race Track (1936), The Pilgrimage Play (1949) and Crack-Up (1936). She died on February 8, 1988 in Burbank, California, USA.
- Miss Wood won a beauty contest in 1933, which resulted in a trip to Hollywood and an uncredited bit role in Roman Scandals (1933). Returning to Clarksville, she completed high school and accepted the offer of a contract with MGM. Immediately after attending graduation commencement, she returned to Hollywood with her mother.
- She was named one of "The 1936 Flash Lighter Starlets," a group that also included Barbara Pepper, Rosina Lawrence and Cecilia Parker.
- In 1938, she turned to radio work. She appeared as Elaine in the Pond's program "Those We Love".
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