Helen O'Connell

Helen O'Connell
O'Connell, c. 1943
Background information
Born(1920-05-23)May 23, 1920
Lima, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 9, 1993(1993-09-09) (aged 73)
San Diego, California, U.S.
GenresTraditional pop, popular music, jazz, vocal
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, hostess
InstrumentVocals
Years active1935–1943, 1951–1980
LabelsDecca Records, Vik, RCA
Spouse(s)
Clifford Smith, Jr
(m. 19411951)

(m. 1957; died 1960)

(m. 19911993)

Helen O'Connell (May 23, 1920 September 9, 1993) was an American singer, actress, and hostess, described as "the quintessential big band singer of the 1940s".