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

Paramount on Parade
Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
Pointed Heels
Three Little Words
Dangerous Nan McGrew
Heads Up
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3
Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer
Sweetie
Nothing but the Truth

Top Movie Credits

Paramount on Parade School Teacher
Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons Self (archive footage)
Pointed Heels Dot Nixon
Three Little Words Helen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)
Dangerous Nan McGrew Dangerous Nan McGrew
Heads Up Betty Trumbull
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3 Self
Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer Betty Boop (singing voice) (archive sound)
Sweetie Helen Fry
Nothing but the Truth Mabel Jackson