Helen Gibson - Actor Profile

Helen Gibson

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 27, 1892
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Helen Gibson

Helen Gibson (born Rose August Wegner) was an American film actress, vaudeville performer, radio performer, film producer, trick rider, and rodeo performer; and is considered to be the first American professional stunt woman.

Helen Gibson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Helen Gibson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Helen Gibson's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Helen Gibson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Oregon Trail, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Helen Gibson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Helen Gibson's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Helen Gibson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Townswoman (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Horse Soldiers Townswoman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1953 The Man from the Alamo - Hit Similar →
1953 City That Never Sleeps - Average Similar →
1952 Horizons West Townswoman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1952 The Treasure of Lost Canyon Mother (uncredited) Average Similar →
1951 Hollywood Story Herself Hit Similar →
1944 The Climax Audience Member (Uncredited) Average Similar →
1941 Sheriff of Tombstone Liza Starr Hit Similar →
1940 Young Bill Hickok Relay Station Woman Flop Similar →
1940 Deadwood Dick Townswoman Average Similar →
1939 Cowboys from Texas Settler Flop Similar →
1939 Saga of Death Valley Woman at Party Average Similar →
1939 The Marshal Of Mesa City Mrs. Bentley (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1939 New Frontier Jed's Wife Average Similar →
1939 The Oregon Trail Wagon Train Pioneer Super Hit Similar →
1939 Southward Ho! Mrs. Crawford Flop Similar →
1939 Stagecoach Girl in Saloon (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1937 The Luck of Roaring Camp Woman in Saloon Flop Similar →
1936 Custer's Last Stand Calamity Jane Flop Similar →
1935 Gun Play Woman at Dance (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1935 Fighting Caballero Drusella Jenkins Flop Similar →
1935 Bride of Frankenstein Villager (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1935 Cyclone of the Saddle Ma Flop Similar →
1932 Law and Lawless Mrs. Kelley Flop Similar →
1931 The Lightning Warrior Pioneer Woman [ch 1-2] Flop Similar →
1928 The Chinatown Mystery - Flop Similar →
1922 Thorobred Helen Flop Similar →
1920 The Ghost of the Canyon Helen Mortimer Average Similar →
1920 The Broken Trestle - Flop Similar →
1919 Loot Maid Flop Similar →
1919 Gun Law Letty Flop Similar →
1919 The Rustlers Postmistress - Nell Wyndham Flop Similar →
1918 Danger Ahead - Flop Similar →
1917 Fighting Mad Mary Lambert Flop Similar →
1917 The Wrong Man Undetermined Supporting Role Flop Similar →
1916 The Mysterious Cipher Helen Flop Similar →
1916 The Treasure Train Helen Flop Similar →
1916 The Capture of Red Stanley Helen Flop Similar →
1916 One Chance in a Hundred Helen Flop Similar →
1916 The Bridge of Danger Helen Flop Similar →
1916 The Human Telegram Helen Flop Similar →
1916 The Race for a Siding Helen Flop Similar →
1916 The Record Run Helen Flop Similar →
1916 The Trapping of 'Peeler' White Helen Flop Similar →
1916 The Detective's Peril Helen Flop Similar →
1916 The Open Track Helen Average Similar →
1915 The Wrong Train Order Helen Flop Similar →
1915 The Rescue of the Brakeman's Children Helen Flop Similar →
1915 A Mile a Minute Helen Flop Similar →

Helen Gibson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Helen Gibson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helen Gibson is "The Oregon Trail" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Helen Gibson acted in?

Helen Gibson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Helen Gibson?

Other notable films include "The Marshal Of Mesa City", "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance", and "Stagecoach".

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