Helen Kane

Born: 1904-08-04

Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Helen Kane (born August 4, 1904 - September 26, 1966) was an American singer and actress who was the inspiration for the character of Betty Boop but was not credited nor paid for it.

Known For

Pointed Heels
Sweetie
Three Little Words
Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
Paramount on Parade
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3
Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer
Heads Up
A Lesson in Love
Dangerous Nan McGrew

Top Movie Credits

Pointed Heels Dot Nixon
Sweetie Helen Fry
Three Little Words Helen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)
Paramount on Parade School Teacher
Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer Betty Boop (singing voice) (archive sound)
Heads Up Betty Trumbull
Dangerous Nan McGrew Dangerous Nan McGrew