Katherine Helmond

Katherine Helmond (1929–2019) was an American actress known for television roles in Soap and Who’s the Boss? and for voicing Lizzie in the Cars films.

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Soap: An American sitcom that parodied soap operas and featured Helmond as Jessica Tate. Helmond’s role as Jessica Tate made her a central figure in this ensemble satire.
Susan Harris: An American television writer and producer who created Soap and The Golden Girls. Harris created Soap, the series that brought Helmond broad recognition.
Primetime Emmy Awards: American awards recognizing excellence in television programming and performance. Helmond received multiple Emmy nominations for her television acting.
Cleveland Play House: A professional regional theater company in Cleveland, Ohio. Helmond performed with the company early in her acting career.
Who’s the Boss?: An American sitcom about a housekeeper and former baseball player living with an advertising executive’s family. Helmond played Mona Robinson, the family’s sharp-witted grandmother.
Tony Danza: An American actor and former professional boxer known for Taxi and Who’s the Boss? Danza co-starred with Helmond in Who’s the Boss? as Tony Micelli.
Golden Globe Awards: Annual awards honoring achievements in film and television. Helmond won a Golden Globe for her performance in Soap.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts: A performing arts conservatory in the United States that trains actors for stage and screen. Helmond studied acting at the academy before establishing her professional career.
Cars: A 2006 animated film from Pixar about race car Lightning McQueen and the residents of Radiator Springs. Helmond voiced Lizzie, the town’s elderly Model T.
Judith Light: An American actress known for television, stage, and film roles. Light played Angela opposite Helmond’s Mona in Who’s the Boss?.