Helen Kane

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

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Three Little Words

as Helen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)

Paramount on Parade

as School Teacher

Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons

as Self (archive footage)

Nothing But the Truth

as Mabel Jackson

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self

Pointed Heels

as Dorothea 'Dot' Nixon

Sweetie

as Helen Fry

Dangerous Nan McGrew

as Dangerous Nan McGrew

Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer

as Betty Boop (singing voice)