biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (January 2008) Helen Reddy Helen Reddy in concert, 1974 Background information Born October 25, 1941 (1941-10-25) (age 69) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Genres Pop Occupations Singer, actress Instruments Vocals, Guitar Years active 1970–2002 Labels Fontana Records Capitol MCA Helen Reddy Inc. Associated acts Olivia Newton-John Website Official Website Helen Reddy (born October 25, 1941) is an Australian-born American singer and actress. In the 1970s, she enjoyed international success, especially in the United States, where she placed fifteen singles in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Three of those fifteen songs reached #1, including her signature hit "I Am Woman.".