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

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

Top Movie Credits

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