Helen Benson — The Day the Earth Stood Still Character Profile

About Helen Benson

Widowed scientist and mother who assists Klaatu in understanding human nature.

Helen Benson — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Scientific research, Critical thinking, Compassion, Problem solving, Advocacy

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Patricia Neal

Appears in

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Helen Benson — Narrative Resilient Mother — Helen Benson (Patricia Neal)

  Narrative self-attribute highlighting Helen's maternal drive and courage.

• Helen Benson — Alliance Mission Ally — Gort (Lock Martin)

  Strategic alliance formed through shared purpose and intervention.

• Helen Benson — Romantic Boyfriend — Tom Stevens (Hugh Marlowe)

  Romantic partner with a strained dynamic due to jealousy and secrecy.

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More characters from The Day the Earth Stood Still

• Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter (Michael Rennie)
• Bobby Benson (Billy Gray)
• Prof. Jacob Barnhardt (Sam Jaffe)
• George Barley, boarder (John Brown)
• Tom Stevens (Hugh Marlowe)
• Lieutenant in Charge of Landing Site (Harry Lauter)
• Army Examining Doctor (Robert Osterloh)
• Gort (Lock Martin)
• Elmer Davis (Elmer Davis)
• H. V. Kaltenborn (H.V. Kaltenborn)
• Drew Pearson (Drew Pearson)
• Hilda, Barnhart's secretary (Marjorie Crossland)