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Mae Questel (/ ˈ m eɪ ˌ k w ɛ ˈ s t ɛ l /; born Mae Kwestel; September 13, 1908 – January 4, 1998) was an American actress. She was best known for providing the voices for the animated characters Betty Boop (from 1931), Olive Oyl (from 1933) and numerous others.
Mae Questel. Actress: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Her Orthodox Jewish family was totally averse to her having an entertainment career. Her parents and grandparents forced her to leave the Theatre Guild school (New York) while still a teenager and had their wills drawn up accordingly so as to discourage this career choice.
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- The Bronx, New York, USA
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Mar 1, 1998 · Following her recent death, Andrew Lederer discusses the legendary Mae Questel, the voice of Betty Boop. In February 1995, animation historian Jerry Beck curated a Museum of Modern Art tribute to the cartoons of Paramount's Famous Studios.
Aug 29, 2020 · This episode of "Unsung Legends of Comedy" celebrates the life and work of Mae Questel, the voice of Betty Boop.For every episode of "Unsung Legends of Comed...
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Mae Questel was a versatile voice actress who created Betty Boop, Olive Oyl, and Swee'pea for cartoons. She also appeared in some films, such as National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and had a withered arm.
- September 13, 1908
- January 4, 1998
Jan 3, 1999 · The diminutive, curvy mimic Mae Questel, whose helium-squeak voice is most associated with Betty, was not actually the first actress to play her.
Jan 8, 1998 · Mae Questel (KWEH'-stul), the woman who supplied the cartoon voices of Betty Boop and Olive Oyl, died Sunday at her home in Manhattan at the age of 89. We'll hear a...
