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

Helen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)

Hollywood on Parade No. A-3

Self

Pointed Heels

Dot Nixon

Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons

Self (archive footage)

Dangerous Nan McGrew

Dangerous Nan McGrew

Paramount on Parade

School Teacher

Nothing but the Truth

Mabel Jackson

Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer

Betty Boop (singing voice) (archive sound)