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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 (1908-1998) was an actress and voice artist who performed in Vaudeville, radio, cartoons and films. She is best known as the voice of Betty Boop, Olive Oyl and Swee'pea, and won a Troupers Award for her contribution to entertainment.
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- The Bronx, New York, USA
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Jan 8, 1998 · Mae Questel, a rubber-voiced veteran of stage, screen and vaudeville who played Woody Allen's mother in ''New York Stories'' and was the cartoon voice of Betty...
Learn about the life and career of Mae Questel, the voice of Betty Boop, Olive Oyl and many other cartoon characters. Read her reminiscences, anecdotes and insights from animation historian Andrew Lederer.
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
Aug 29, 2020 · The Boop-a-Doop Kid: Mae Questel - YouTube. Anthony Scibelli. 1.1K subscribers. 277. 12K views 3 years ago. This episode of "Unsung Legends of Comedy" celebrates the life and work of Mae...
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Feb 24, 1998 · Mae Questel, a Broadway and film actress who provided the loopy, childlike voice of cartoon characters Betty Boop and Olive Oyl, died Jan. 4 at her home in Manhattan. She was 89. Questel...
