Mae Questel
Mae Questel | |
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Questel in 1930 | |
| Born | Mae Kwestel September 13, 1908 |
| Died | January 4, 1998 (aged 89) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1930–1989 |
| Known for | Voice of Betty Boop, Olive Oyl and Little Audrey |
| Notable work | Betty Boop Popeye the Sailor Noveltoons |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Leo Balkin
(m. 1928, divorced)Jack E. Shelby
(m. 1970; died 1996) |
| Children | 2 |
Mae Questel (/ˈmeɪ ˌkwɛˈstɛl/; 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) and Olive Oyl (from 1933).
Questel began her career in vaudeville, primarily working as an impressionist. She later performed on Broadway and in films and television, including her role as Aunt Bethany in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989).