Timeline Helen Hayes

American actress known as the First Lady of the American Theatre, one of few performers to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

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1900 Helen Hayes born in Washington, D.C. Helen Hayes is born in Washington, D.C..
1931 Helen Hayes in The Sin of Madelon Claudet Her first major film role wins the Oscar for Best Actress.
1935 Helen Hayes in Victoria Regina She plays Queen Victoria on Broadway for three years.
1955 Helen Hayes Theatre named A Broadway theatre is renamed in her honour.
1970 Helen Hayes in Airport Her role as a stowaway wins a second Oscar.
1986 Helen Hayes awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Helen Hayes receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
1993 Helen Hayes dies in Nyack Helen Hayes dies aged 92.