Helen Kane

Acting

Born August 4, 1904 — Died September 26, 1966 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.

TV Shows(2)

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Self

1957

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self

1948

Movies(11)

Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer

Betty Boop (singing voice) (archive sound)

2024

Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons

Self (archive footage)

1995

Three Little Words

Helen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)

1950

Hollywood on Parade No. A-3

Self

1932

A Lesson in Love

Helen Lane

1931

Heads Up

Betty Trumbull

1930

Dangerous Nan McGrew

1930

Paramount on Parade

School Teacher

1930

Pointed Heels

Dot Nixon

1929

Sweetie

Helen Fry

1929

Nothing but the Truth

Mabel Jackson

1929