Helen Kane, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Helen Kane

American actress

Date of Birth: 04-Aug-1904

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, United States

Date of Death: 26-Sep-1966

Profession: actor, singer, musician, stage actor, voice actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Helen Kane

  • Helen Kane (born Helen Clare Schroeder, August 4, 1904 – September 26, 1966) was an American singer and actress.
  • Her signature song was "I Wanna Be Loved by You" (1928), featured in the musical film "Good Boy".
  • Kane's voice and appearance were a source for Fleischer Studios animator Grim Natwick when creating Betty Boop.
  • Kane attempted to sue the studio for claims of stealing her signature "boop-a-doop" style.
  • However, it was revealed that Kane copied that style from Harlem jazz singer Baby Esther leading to the case's dismissal.

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