Helen O'Hara
Biography
Helen O'Hara (real name Helen Bevington) is a British musician. She was a member and violinist of Dexys Midnight Runners from 1982 to 1987, including performing on songs such as "Come on Eileen", and in 2021 rejoined the band. As well as Dexys, Helen has regularly performed with Tanita Tikaram and released solo material.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Drama Series - 1974, 16 episodes • as Self (fiddle)
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
The story of highly gifted pianist and unsung hero, Nicky Hopkins, who played with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Kinks and many more.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self
The closing ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, held at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr.
Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • as Self - Dexys Midnight Runners
Filmed live at the Shaftsbury Avenue theatre in 1982 over two shows in October 1982, The Bridge captures Dexy's Midnight Runners at a peak showing the intensity and passion of their live performance. Shot direct to film by Irish music promo director Steve Barron (who went on to direct "Electric Dreams" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" among others), the DVD captures Kevin Rowland's extreme showmanship and training that make Dexy's one of the truly individual groups of the 20th Century.
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Self - as Dexys Midnight Runners
A promotional film for Dexys Midnight Runners in which Kevin Rowland reflects on his Irish roots
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Self - as Dexys Midnight Runners
A promotional film for Dexys Midnight Runners' 1985 single in which Kevin Rowland attempts to explain the indefinable qualities of woman to bandmate Billy Adams. This dialogue is intercut with scenes of Rowland singing and dancing through a desolate Wall Street and footage of the extended group performing in-studio. Directed by Jack Hazan (David Hockney: A Bigger Splash, Rude Boy).