Marilyn Eastman
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marilyn Eastman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Marilyn Eastman
Night of the Living Dead
Perry Mason
Houseguest
The American Nightmare
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Santa Claws
Creepy Classics
Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead
Halloween Monster Bash
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (12 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead | Helen Cooper | Movie | 2018 |
| Night of the Day of the Dawn of the Son of the Bride of the Return of the Terror | Helen (archive footage) | Movie | 2005 | |
 | The American Nightmare | Self | Movie | 2000 |
 | Santa Claws | Mrs. Quinn | Movie | 1996 |
 | Houseguest | Society Woman | Movie | 1995 |
| Zombie Jamboree ‘93 | Herself | Movie | 1993 | |
 | Halloween Monster Bash | Helen Cooper (archive footage) | Movie | 1991 |
 | The Incredibly Strange Film Show | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1988 |
 | Creepy Classics | Helen Cooper - (archive footage) | Movie | 1987 |
 | Night of the Living Dead | Helen Cooper | Movie | 1968 |
| Night of the Living Dead | Makeup Artist | Movie | 1968 |
 | Perry Mason | Secretary | TV Series | 1957 |