Helen Kane

Acting

Born August 4, 1904 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957

Pointed Heels

1929

Paramount on Parade

1930

Three Little Words

1950

Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons

1995

Sweetie

1929

Dangerous Nan McGrew

1930

Acting(13)

2024Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max FleischerBetty Boop (singing voice) (archive sound)

Film

1995Betty Boop: Queen of the CartoonsSelf (archive footage)

Film

1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf