- Blonde supporting actress and singer of the 1930's and early 40's. Studied acting under Max Reinhardt and had leading roles on stage in plays by Gilbert & Sullivan and Brecht (as Polly in the 'Threepenny Opera'). Moved to Canada with her artist husband Herbert Dassel.
- Erika Helmke only appeared in one more movie after the war called "Stadtmeier und Landmeier" (1948), afterwards she retired from the film business.
- Erika Helmke married 1931 poster artist Herbert Dassel (1903 - 2001) and spent the last decades of her life in Canada.
- Cousin of actress Gefion Helmke.
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