Actor
Marilyn Eastman
1933 – 2021
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 17 December 1933, Iowa, USA
- Died
- 22 August 2021
- Known for
- Night of the Living Dead
, Houseguest, Santa Claws
Marilyn Eastman (1933–2021) was an American actress from Iowa, best remembered as Helen Cooper in George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968). She also worked in business with co-star Karl Hardman, who played her on-screen husband. She later made appearances in low-budget horror films and genre documentaries.
Where to start
Night of the Living Dead (1968)Full guide
Her defining role as Helen Cooper in Romero's landmark horror film, a cornerstone of the modern zombie genre.
Houseguest (1995)Log in to add it to the library
Mid-1990s screen appearance showing her continued acting work decades after her best-known film.
Santa Claws (1996)Log in to add it to the library
Horror-genre appearance reflecting her lasting association with low-budget horror cinema.
The American Nightmare (2000)Log in to add it to the library
Documentary appearance reflecting on the American horror film's legacy, including Night of the Living Dead.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 9
- 1968Night of the Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Helen Cooper
- 1987Creepy ClassicsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Helen Cooper - (archive footage)
- 1991Halloween Monster BashLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Helen Cooper (archive footage)
- 1993Zombie Jamboree ‘93Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Herself
- 1995HouseguestLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Society Woman
- 1996Santa ClawsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Quinn
- 2000The American NightmareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2005Night of the Day of the Dawn of the Son of the Bride of the Return of the TerrorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Helen (archive footage)
- 2018Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Helen Cooper
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