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

Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
Three Little Words
Pointed Heels
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3
Dangerous Nan McGrew
Nothing but the Truth
A Lesson in Love
Paramount on Parade
Sweetie
Heads Up

Top Movie Credits

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