Helen Slayton-Hughes facts for kids
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Helen Slayton-Hughes
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| Born | October 30, 1930 Glen Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Died | December 7, 2022 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980–2022 |
Helen Slayton-Hughes (born October 30, 1930 – died December 7, 2022) was an American actress. She was most famous for playing the character Ethel Beavers in the TV show Parks and Recreation. Helen also performed in more than 200 different plays and television shows throughout her career.
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Her Life and Career
Early Life and Family
Helen Slayton was born in 1930. She was the third of four children in her family. Her parents were Ralph Emil Slayton and Helen Slayton.
Helen Slayton-Hughes was married and had four children. She also had six grandchildren. She kept her family life private, so not much information is known about her husband.
Becoming an Actress
Helen Slayton-Hughes started her acting career in 1980. She appeared in many films and TV shows. She was known for her unique voice and memorable characters.
Some of the movies she was in include Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) and Hesher (2010). She also lent her voice to the animated film Klaus in 2019. In 2021, she appeared in the movie Moxie.
Famous TV Roles
Helen Slayton-Hughes was a familiar face on television. She appeared in many popular shows. One of her earliest TV roles was in Nash Bridges in 2000. She also had roles in Power Rangers Time Force and The Drew Carey Show in 2001.
She played different characters in shows like The West Wing (2003) and Malcolm in the Middle (2003–2004). Kids might remember her from That's So Raven where she played Mildred.
Her most well-known role was Ethel Beavers in Parks and Recreation. She appeared in 11 episodes of this comedy show between 2011 and 2015. She also had roles in Raising Hope, True Blood, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Video Games
Besides films and TV, Helen Slayton-Hughes also did voice work for video games. She was a voice actress for Guild Wars 2 in 2012. She also voiced several characters in the game Murdered: Soul Suspect in 2014.
Her Passing
Helen Slayton-Hughes passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 7, 2022. She was 92 years old. Her family shared the sad news on social media the next day. She left behind a legacy of many memorable performances.
