Helen Lackaye (January 10, 1883 – October 19, 1940) was an American actress.

[6] She debuted on Broadway portraying Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1903).

[5] She was married to Harry J. Ridings, who managed the Cohan Grand Opera House in Chicago.

[3][4] At the time of her death, Lackaye had been living in New York for twelve years and had effectively retired from acting.

[4] The previous year she had taught dramatics in Cincinnati, Ohio.