Marilyn Eastman

Marilyn Eastman

Known for

Acting

Born

December 17, 1933

Birthplace

Iowa, USA

Died

August 22, 2021 (aged 87)

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Marilyn Eastman (December 17, 1933 - August 22, 2021) was an American actress known for her role as Helen Cooper in the film Night of the Living Dead (1968). She also appeared in the films Houseguest (1995) and Santa Claws (1996).

Contrary to popular belief, Eastman was not married to her co-star from Night of the Living Dead, Karl Hardman, who played her husband in the film. She was married to writer and broadcaster John F. Eastman. However, despite not being married to Karl, she was his business partner and starred alongside him in several motion pictures.

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Best known work

Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
1968
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
1957
Houseguest
Houseguest
1995
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
2000
Santa Claws
Santa Claws
1996
Creepy Classics
Creepy Classics
1987
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
1988
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
1993
Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead
Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead
2018
Halloween Monster Bash
Halloween Monster Bash
1991

Filmography

  1. 2018

    Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead

    as Helen Cooper

  2. 2005

  3. 2000

  4. 1996

    Santa Claws

    as Mrs. Quinn

  5. 1995

    Houseguest

    as Society Woman

  6. 1993

  7. 1991

    Halloween Monster Bash

    as Helen Cooper (archive footage)

  8. 1988

    The Incredibly Strange Film ShowTV
  9. 1987

    Creepy Classics

    as Helen Cooper - (archive footage)

  10. 1968

    Night of the Living Dead

    as Helen Cooper, Makeup Artist

  11. 1957

    Perry MasonTV

    as Secretary (1 episode)

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