Helen Kane

Helen Kane

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

Pointed Heels

as Dot Nixon

Paramount on Parade

as School Teacher

Nothing but the Truth

as Mabel Jackson

Cast Credits

Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer

as Betty Boop (singing voice) (archive sound)

Three Little Words

as Helen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)

A Lesson in Love

as Helen Lane

Heads Up

as Betty Trumbull

Dangerous Nan McGrew

as Dangerous Nan McGrew

Paramount on Parade

as School Teacher

Pointed Heels

as Dot Nixon

Sweetie

as Helen Fry

Nothing but the Truth

as Mabel Jackson