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Helen Kane

Bio: 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.
Born: Thu, Aug 04 1904
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Sep 26 1966
Helen Kane is 62 years old
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Poster of Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer
Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer
Helen Kane would have been no older than 62 in Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer as 'Betty Boop (singing voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 2024
Poster of Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
Helen Kane would have been no older than 62 in Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Three Little Words
Three Little Words
Helen Kane was 45 in Three Little Words as 'Helen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1950
Poster of Hollywood on Parade No. A-3
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3
Helen Kane was 28 in Hollywood on Parade No. A-3 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1932
Poster of A Lesson in Love
A Lesson in Love
Helen Kane was 27 in A Lesson in Love as 'Helen Lane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1931
Poster of Heads Up
Heads Up
Helen Kane was 26 in Heads Up as 'Betty Trumbul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1930
Poster of Dangerous Nan McGrew
Dangerous Nan McGrew
Helen Kane was 25 in Dangerous Nan McGrew as 'Dangerous Nan McGrew'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 22 1930
Poster of Paramount on Parade
Paramount on Parade
Helen Kane was 25 in Paramount on Parade as 'School Teacher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 22 1930
Poster of Pointed Heels
Pointed Heels
Helen Kane was 25 in Pointed Heels as 'Dot Nixon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1929
Poster of Sweetie
Sweetie
Helen Kane was 25 in Sweetie as 'Helen Fry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1929
Poster of Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth
Helen Kane was 24 in Nothing But the Truth as 'Mabel Jackson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1929

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Helen Kane was 52+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Helen Kane was 43+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948