Person

Helen Kane

Acting · 1904–1966 · 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.

• Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  Self

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  The Ed Sullivan Show

  Self

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  Three Little Words

  Helen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)

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  Pointed Heels

  Dot Nixon

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  Hollywood on Parade No. A-3

  Self

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  Paramount on Parade

  School Teacher

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  Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons

  Self (archive footage)

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  Dangerous Nan McGrew

  Dangerous Nan McGrew

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  Nothing but the Truth

  Mabel Jackson

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  Sweetie

  Helen Fry

• 2024Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max FleischerBetty Boop (singing voice) (archive sound)
• 1995Betty Boop: Queen of the CartoonsSelf (archive footage)
• 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
• 1950Three Little WordsHelen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)
• 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
• 1932Hollywood on Parade No. A-3Self
• 1931A Lesson in LoveHelen Lane
• 1930Heads UpBetty Trumbull
• 1930Dangerous Nan McGrewDangerous Nan McGrew
• 1930Paramount on ParadeSchool Teacher
• 1929Pointed HeelsDot Nixon
• 1929SweetieHelen Fry
• 1929Nothing but the TruthMabel Jackson