Trained at Chicago's Goodman School of Drama and a member of the prestigious Steppenwolf Theater (as well as the ex-wife of its founder, Terry Kinney), Perkins had an impressive stage pedigree when she ventured into movies. While her turn as a yuppie in love with a boy trapped in a man's body in the 1988 smash Big seemed to signal her breakthrough, few of Perkins' subsequent projects allowed her to live up to that promise. In it, she was relegated to the part of wisecracking best buddy, an archetype she would often embody throughout her career. In the late '90s, Perkins gave TV a go, appearing in a number of TV-movies and Although Perkins made an inauspicious film debut in the 1986 romantic comedy About Last Night, the film proved prophetic. But Hollywood never seemed to know what to do with her, and although Perkins chose her roles deliberately, rarely appearing in more than one project a year, audiences knew her best as the human version of Wilma in 1994's The Flintstones. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice.Biography: Although Perkins made an inauspicious film debut in the 1986 romantic comedy About Last Night, the film proved prophetic. Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Bobby’s Hospice, St. Interment will take place at a later date. A memorial service will take place from the Fundy Funeral Home chapel on Monday, January 13th at 1 p.m. A special thanks to Rosalie, Will, Paula, JoAnn, Theresa, and Jennifer for their love and support.Īrrangements are under the direction of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) with visitation being held on Sunday, January 12th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to extend their thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at St. Besides her parents, Helen was predeceased by her husband Edward. Helen will be greatly missed by her son David (Cindy) of Saint John daughter Donna of Saint John grandson Bruce of Saint John brothers George (Barbara) and Jimmy (Joyce) of Miramichi, NB as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. After retirement Helen greatly enjoyed preparing income tax returns for many. In her earlier years, Helen and Ed enjoyed travelling and spending time at the camp with family and friends. Helen worked in advertising for K-Mart and also worked as a book keeper for K & A Equipment. Born 1938, in Newcastle, NB, she was the daughter of the late James and Marguerite (Flieger) Matheson. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday, January 7th, 2014. PERKINS, HELEN ELIZABETH - It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Helen Elizabeth (nee Matheson) Perkins which occurred at St.
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