Helen Kane
Known for

Acting

Credits

13

Gender

Woman

Birthday

4 Aug 1904

Day of death

26 Sept 1966 (62)

Place of birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also known as
Helen Clare Schroeder
Helen Schroeder

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
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2024Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max FleischerBetty Boop (singing voice)
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
1930Paramount on ParadeSchool Teacher
1930Dangerous Nan McGrewDangerous Nan McGrew
1930Heads UpBetty Trumbul
1929Nothing But the TruthMabel Jackson
1929Pointed HeelsDot Nixon
1929SweetieHelen Fry